Calhoun County High School

150 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Calhoun County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calhoun County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Calhoun County High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Calhoun County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun County High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#412 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhoun County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
67%
32%
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White
24%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Calhoun County High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Calhoun County High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calhoun County High School's ranking?
Calhoun County High School is ranked #412 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun County High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun County High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Calhoun County High School?
420 students attend Calhoun County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Calhoun County High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun County High School offer ?
Calhoun County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun County High School part of?
Calhoun County High School is part of Calhoun 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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