For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,272 students in Newberry County, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newberry County, SC are Little Mountain Elementary School, Pomaria-garmany Elementary School and Whitmire Community School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newberry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Newberry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #88.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1111.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newberry County, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newberry County, SC include Little Mountain Elementary School, Pomaria-garmany Elementary School and Whitmire Community School Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newberry County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Newberry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry County?
Newberry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Newberry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Newberry County include: Prosperity-rikard Elementary School vs. Little Mountain Elementary School, Reuben Elementary School vs. Gallman Elementary School, Newberry Elementary School vs. Boundary St. Elementary School
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