Guinyard-Butler Middle

Barnwell 45
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
298 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Guinyard-Butler Middle School is located in Barnwell, South Carolina, and serves as a key educational institution within the Barnwell School District 45. Situated on Allen Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their middle school years. The school emphasizes foundational learning while preparing students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects and personal growth within the local community.

The school plays a vital role in the Barnwell community by prioritizing student engagement and community involvement. It generally offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, designed to help students discover their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on a supportive classroom atmosphere and building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Guinyard-Butler Middle School strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
298
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    149 (50.0 %)
  • White
    118 (39.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Barnwell 45
Phone: (803)541-1370
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 129
Grade 8 169
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Barnwell Elementary
Barnwell 45
451 Students
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th