For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 418 students in 29135, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29135, SC is Calhoun County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29135 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 29135, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29135 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 29135, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
29135, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29135, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29135, SC include Calhoun County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29135?
1 public high schools are located in 29135.
What is the racial composition of students in 29135?
29135 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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