Best Schools in Calhoun County, SC
Calhoun County, SC has 5 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,990 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Calhoun County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhoun County, SC
The top high schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, SC
The top elementary schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students
2. St. Matthews K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 553 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calhoun County, SC has a total population of 14,119 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calhoun County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Calhoun County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Calhoun County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calhoun County, SC
How many schools are in Calhoun County, SC?
Calhoun County, SC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,990 students in total.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Calhoun County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Calhoun County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhoun County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calhoun County
1 places in Calhoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- St Matthews (2)
School districts (1)
- Calhoun 01 (3 schools)