Calhoun County Schools & Education
Calhoun County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,827
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#8
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calhoun County
Measured School Summary
Calhoun County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,827 per pupil, Calhoun County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calhoun County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,827
$662 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calhoun County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Calhoun County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Calhoun County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#8
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Calhoun 01
Elementary and high visible
1,546 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Calhoun 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calhoun County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Calhoun County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated Educational Hub in Calhoun
Calhoun County operates a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of three total public schools within a single district. This network serves 1,546 students across two elementary schools and one high school.
Calhoun Hits National Graduation Standards
The county achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average and exceeding the South Carolina state average of 84.2%. Local investment of $7,827 per pupil outperforms the state average despite the lower national benchmark.
Calhoun 01 Leads Local Education
The Calhoun 01 school district manages all 1,546 students in the county's public system. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience.
Rural Roots and Community Schools
All three schools in the county are situated in rural settings, fostering a close-knit atmosphere with an average enrollment of 515 students. Sandy Run School is the largest campus with 570 students, while Calhoun County High serves 423 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Calhoun County
Reported Enrollment
1,546
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Calhoun County
Calhoun 01
3 Public Schools in Calhoun County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Run School | Record | Calhoun 01 | Swansea, 29160Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 570 |
| St. Matthews K-8 School | Record | Calhoun 01 | St. Matthews, 29135Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 553 |
| Calhoun County High | Record | Calhoun 01 | St. Matthews, 29135Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 423 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,827
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Calhoun County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, South Carolina?
Calhoun County operates a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of three total public schools within a single district. This network serves 1,546 students across two elementary schools and one high school.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform academically?
The county achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average and exceeding the South Carolina state average of 84.2%. Local investment of $7,827 per pupil outperforms the state average despite the lower national benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, South Carolina?
The Calhoun 01 school district manages all 1,546 students in the county's public system. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience.
What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?
All three schools in the county are situated in rural settings, fostering a close-knit atmosphere with an average enrollment of 515 students. Sandy Run School is the largest campus with 570 students, while Calhoun County High serves 423 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.