For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 489 students in Blackville, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 243 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Blackville, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
Blackville, SC public schools have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blackville, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Blackville, SC?
3 public schools are located in Blackville, SC.
What percentage of students in Blackville go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Blackville are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blackville?
Blackville public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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