Newberry 01, SC - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Newberry 01

Newberry 01 is the public school district serving all of Newberry County, South Carolina, a rural and small-town area in the central part of the state. The district runs fourteen schools spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, including several elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, a combined PK-12 school, and a career center. It is a single countywide district, so every public school student in the county attends a school in this system.

Academic performance on South Carolina’s state assessments shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, roughly half of students across grades three through eight meet state proficiency standards, with fourth and seventh graders hitting above that mark. Math is weaker overall. About half of third and fourth graders are proficient, but that share drops through the upper elementary grades and falls to roughly a quarter of seventh and eighth graders. Science results are available for fourth and sixth grades; about half of fourth graders are proficient, while sixth graders trail notably behind. Social studies data is older, coming from the 2018-19 school year, and showed higher proficiency rates in fifth and seventh grades. The district has not released more recent social studies results, so a parent may want to ask the district about current performance in that subject.

The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest single group, followed by Black students, then Hispanic students, with smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races, Asian, or American Indian. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, which is a gap for families assessing the level of need and support within the district.

The district’s geography includes several distinct communities. Home values vary widely, from modest in places like Whitmire to higher in areas like Chapin and Little Mountain, with a weighted average that falls below the South Carolina median. Rental data is sparse, covering only one ZIP code, so the rental market is hard to characterize. Nationally, home prices and rents have been rising, but the district’s own housing stock shows a slight overall dip in values year over year.

Two recent developments are directly relevant to families. First, the district plans to close Whitmire Community School by the 2025-26 school year and move its roughly PK-12 enrollment into Newberry High and Middle schools and Mid-Carolina High and Middle schools. Officials cited declining enrollment and high facility costs. This is a lasting structural change that will reshape attendance boundaries and the experience of families in the Whitmire area. Second, the district approved a budget for the 2025-26 school year with no property tax increase, keeping the same millage rate as the prior year. The budget includes step increases for teachers and staff. That stability may matter to residents weighing the tax implications of living in the district.

Because Newberry County has only one public school district, there are no neighboring districts within the county to compare against on measures like overall proficiency, graduation rate, or spending. That data simply does not apply here.

Newberry 01 fits a family looking for a countywide district with a diverse student population and a range of small-town and rural communities. The academic picture is uneven: reading and writing are generally stronger than math, and middle school math is an area a parent may want to investigate further with the school. The upcoming consolidation of Whitmire Community School is a practical consideration for any family in that attendance zone. The district’s no-tax-increase budget offers some financial predictability, though it also reflects tight fiscal conditions tied to falling enrollment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,773

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 33%

White 42%

Asian 0%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

47%

68%

Gr 4

50%

75%

Gr 5

50%

67%

Gr 6

38%

67%

Gr 7

45%

80%

Gr 8

44%

70%

Math

Gr 3

42%

72%

Gr 4

43%

68%

Gr 5

33%

59%

Gr 6

27%

58%

Gr 7

17%

47%

Gr 8

18%

48%

Science

Gr 4

43%

71%

Gr 6

29%

61%

Schools in this District

14 schools are officially reported under this district.

Whitmire Community School (Elementary)

Boundary St. Elementary

Little Mountain Elementary

Reuben Elementary

Newberry Elementary

Mid-Carolina High

Whitmire Community School (High)

Newberry County Career Center

Gallman Elementary

Pomaria-Garmany Elementary

Mid-Carolina Middle

Newberry Middle

Newberry High

Prosperity-Rikard Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 6

Social Studies

2 grades reported

63%

Grade 5

69%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$224,774

Year-over-year change-0.3%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$77K to $438K

vs. state typical0.74x

vs. national typical0.61x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
29108	Newberry	$171K	-2.1%	33.4%
29127	Prosperity	$357K	+1.8%	15.0%
29126	Pomaria	$294K	+2.3%	12.3%
29178	Whitmire	$77K	-2.5%	11.5%
29355	Clinton	$203K	-1.0%	9.3%
29037	Chappells	$266K	+0.0%	6.1%
29075	Little Mountain	$342K	+4.3%	4.4%
29036	Chapin	$438K	+1.7%	0.4%
29332	Cross Hill	$224K	-4.3%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,335/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
29036	Chapin	$2,335	—	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,134/mo

Home price / national median income2.7x

Annual rent / national median income33.5%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$1,201/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$305,174 (+0.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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