Best Saint Matthews Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Saint Matthews, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 433 private students). 69% 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 score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and 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 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saint Matthews, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Calhoun County High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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Top 20%

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150 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3071

Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #22.

St. Matthews K-8 School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
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135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750

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

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Saint Matthews, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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 schools in Saint Matthews, SC?

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

How many public schools are located in Saint Matthews?

2 public schools are located in Saint Matthews.

What percentage of students in Saint Matthews go to public school?

69% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Saint Matthews?

Saint Matthews public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).