For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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