Newberry County School District
The School District of Newberry County serves approximately 5,934 students in 13 schools and employs 845 people. The district boasts Red Carpet Schools, Palmetto Gold and Silver schools, a distinguished arts program, and a National Blue Ribbon School. Furthermore, the Newberry County Career Center provides specialized skills and hands-on training in 12 different areas.
The district is currently implementing a $70 million facilities plan. It is actively involved in a School/Business Partnership Program. The Public Education Foundation, a local community-wide initiative, supports the school district by raising funds for classroom grants, teacher development, innovative projects, and student recognition and scholarships.
http://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/
Newberry Academy
Newberry Academy is a K-12 private school serving approximately 211 students. It is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).
http://www.newberryacademy.com/
Piedmont Technical College
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is an accredited two-year degree-granting institution serving 2,000 students in seven counties. The main campus is located approximately 35 miles from Newberry in Greenwood, SC.
PTC-Newberry is the school’s largest satellite campus serving nearly 500 students locally. The recently remodeled Newberry County Center encompasses some 28,000+ square feet of classroom, lab and office space to serve the citizens of Newberry County. A 150-seat auditorium, which is available to business, industry and the public sector in the county, completes the center.
http://www.ptc.edu/
Newberry College
Newberry College is a private, four-year, Lutheran affiliated, liberal arts school located in the City of Newberry. With 20 majors, 25 areas of concentration, and 29 minors, 840 students, and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, Newberry College ensures that students receive individual attention and guidance as part of its values-based curriculum. Offering more than 40 organizations for students, Newberry College provides many opportunities for excellence outside the classroom. Over forty percent of the students participate in NCAA Division 2 inter-collegiate sports. The athletics program includes fifteen NCAA competitive teams for men and women.
http://www.newberry.edu/
