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Calhoun 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,546 students in Calhoun 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Calhoun 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
1,546 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Calhoun 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
900 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
58%
31%
# White Students
493 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
32%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
105
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,753 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,815 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,753
$15,297
Spending / Student
$15,815
$14,891
Best Calhoun 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Run School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
St. Matthews K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Saints Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-2750
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun 01 School District?
Calhoun 01 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,546 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun 01hool District?
Calhoun 01hool District is ranked #57 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun 01hool District?
58% of Calhoun 01hool District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun 01hool District?
Calhoun 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Calhoun 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,815 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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