Education: An Important

Barnwell County educators work hard to equip thousands of students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful, productive members of society.

A majority of students go to one of the county’s two public school districts – Barnwell District 45 or the Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD). BCCSD was formed by the consolidation of the former Blackville and Williston districts in 2022.

Many gains have been made when it comes to academic achievement, including on state standardized test scores. The S.C. State Department of Education regularly releases new data concerning public schools. Both districts saw positive results on the 2022 S.C. School Report Card. Data can be found online at ed.sc.gov.

Parents looking for an alternative to public schools have several private schools to choose from, as well as the homeschooling option.

Jefferson Davis Academy is the largest private school in the county. It is located in Blackville and serves students of all grade levels. There are also several other private schools run by churches.

When students earn their high school diploma, they don’t have to go very far to further their education and gain the skills needed for a career. Denmark Technical College has a facility in Barnwell, though several colleges, universities and technical colleges are within an hour of Barnwell County, including the University of South Carolina’s Salkehatchie campus in Allendale.

Career Center

The Barnwell County Career Center is a shared educational resource for the community.

The career center, which includes students from all local high schools, offers 12 programs, from agriculture and drafting to cosmetology and criminal justice.

The school, located on a 160-acre site at 5214 Reynolds Road, Blackville, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019.

Learn more at www.bccc80.com.