Best Barnwell County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 270 students in Barnwell County, SC.
100% of private high schools in Barnwell County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private High Schools in Barnwell County (2026-27)

Map of Barnwell Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
5675 Hwy 70
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-2100
Map of Calvary Fellowship Mennonite
Gr: 1-11 | 24 students
Mennonite
2436 Healing Springs Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2876
Map of Jefferson Davis Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5061 Hilda Rd
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-2476

Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
270 Students
46,745 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
4,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
749 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
2,276 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
250 Students
31,989 Students
% White Students
92%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8 Students
9,598 Students
% of Others Students
3%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Barnwell County, SC?
3 private high schools are located in Barnwell County, SC.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Barnwell County?
100% of private high schools in Barnwell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private high schools in Barnwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Barnwell County include: Barnwell Christian School vs. Jefferson Davis Academy, Jefferson Davis Academy vs. Barnwell Christian School

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links