For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Calhoun County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 513 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, SC are Calhoun County High School and St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3071
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3071
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
St. Matthews K-8 School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, SC include Calhoun County High School and St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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