For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 418 students in Calhoun County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Calhoun County, SC is Calhoun County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Calhoun County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun County 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 high schools in Calhoun County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, SC include Calhoun County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
1 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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