Best Saint Matthews Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 906 students in Saint Matthews, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 433 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Saint Matthews, 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.

Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews have an average ranking of 4/10, 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).