For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,079 students in Abbeville County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC are Abbeville High School, Dixie High School and Calhoun Falls Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Abbeville County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Abbeville County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Abbeville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Abbeville County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Dixie High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Haynes Street
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Abbeville City Career Center
Vocational School
100 Old Calhoun Falls Highway
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Gr: 10-12
Abbeville County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Gr: 9 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC include Abbeville High School, Dixie High School and Calhoun Falls Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Abbeville County?
4 public high schools are located in Abbeville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville County?
Abbeville County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Abbeville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Abbeville County include: Dixie High School vs. Abbeville High School, Abbeville High School vs. Dixie High School, Calhoun Falls Charter School vs. Abbeville High School
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