Calhoun County High School
Tel:
(803)874-3071
- Calhoun County High School serves 440 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Calhoun County High School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Calhoun County High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calhoun County High School is 0.43, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #303 out of 1,130 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 72% | 34% |
| White | 22% | 51% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Calhoun County High School is Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Cent (9.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is St. Matthews K-8 School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Matthews K-8 School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Matthews St. Matthews K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 655 students
0.1 miles
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803)655-2750 0.1 PK-8 655 - Orangeburg Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Cent Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
9.2 miles
3720 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803)536-4473 9.2 9-12 n/a - Orangeburg Ocsd5 High School For Health Professions Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 379 students
9.7 miles
770 Stilton Road
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803)535-1639 9.7 9-12 379 - Orangeburg Orangeburg Wilkinson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1045 students
10.1 miles
601 Bruin Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803)534-6180 10.1 9-12 1045 - Orangeburg Marshall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
10.6 miles
1441 Marshall Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803)534-7865 10.6 PK-5 796
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