Best Calhoun County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 547 students in Calhoun County, SC.

The top ranked public elementary school in Calhoun County, SC is 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 elementary school have an score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

St. Matthews K-8 School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750

Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calhoun County, SC

Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Guinyard Elementary School (Closed 2010)

125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314

Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

John Ford Middle School (Closed 2010)

404 Agnes Street
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 elementary schools in Calhoun County, SC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, SC include St. Matthews K-8 School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?

1 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.

What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).