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John C. Calhoun Elementary School vs. Cherokee Trail Elementary School

Should you attend John C. Calhoun Elementary School or Cherokee Trail Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John C. Calhoun Elementary School
750 North Calhoun Shores Parkw
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
6219 Highway 184 East
Donalds, SC 29638
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

John C. Calhoun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John C. Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Cherokee Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-7
Total Students
136 students
424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John C. Calhoun Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John C. Calhoun Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherokee Trail Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John C. Calhoun Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherokee Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John C. Calhoun Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abbeville 60 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Abbeville 60 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#456 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#227 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John C. Calhoun Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherokee Trail Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in SC)
65%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C. Calhoun Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C. Calhoun Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C. Calhoun Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John C. Calhoun Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherokee Trail Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
20
Kindergarten Students
22
57
Grade 1 Students
13
47
Grade 2 Students
25
45
Grade 3 Students
16
58
Grade 4 Students
20
42
Grade 5 Students
23
55
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
-
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
56%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Abbeville 60 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of John C. Calhoun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherokee Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John C. Calhoun Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherokee Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Abbeville 60 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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