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Newberry 01

South Carolina · Public School District
14
Schools
5,806
Students
$14,882
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
87.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Newberry 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 5,806 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,882 is near the national average for a US public school district. 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mid-Carolina Middle06–08534
Newberry Middle06–08616
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mid-Carolina High09–12723
Newberry County Career Center09–120
Newberry High09–12802
Whitmire Community School (High)06–12281
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,882Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
36%
State
47.6%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal
16.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,806
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newberry 01?
Newberry 01 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,806 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newberry 01?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newberry 01 spend per student?
Newberry 01 spends $14,882 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newberry 01?
88% of students in Newberry 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newberry 01?
No, Newberry 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newberry 01 serve?
Newberry 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newberry 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newberry 01 is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.