Calhoun Falls Charter School

205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, Calhoun Falls Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calhoun Falls Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Calhoun Falls Charter School's student population of 163 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Calhoun Falls Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun Falls Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#833 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calhoun Falls Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calhoun Falls Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
56%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calhoun Falls Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Calhoun Falls Charter School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Calhoun Falls Charter School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calhoun Falls Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calhoun Falls Charter School's ranking?
Calhoun Falls Charter School is ranked #833 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Calhoun Falls Charter School often compared to?
Calhoun Falls Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbeville High School, Dixie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun Falls Charter School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun Falls Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Calhoun Falls Charter School?
163 students attend Calhoun Falls Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Calhoun Falls Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Falls Charter School?
Calhoun Falls Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun Falls Charter School offer ?
Calhoun Falls Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun Falls Charter School part of?
Calhoun Falls Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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