For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.55
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
900 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
59%
31%
# White Students
474 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
31%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
132
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,033 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,064 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,033
$15,220
Spending / Student
$16,064
$14,817
Best Calhoun 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun County High 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
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Run 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
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
St. Matthews K-8 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
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun 01 School District?
Calhoun 01 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun 01hool District?
Calhoun 01hool District is ranked #58 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun 01hool District?
59% of Calhoun 01hool District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Calhoun 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,064 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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