For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,079 students in Abbeville County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC are Abbeville High School, Dixie High School and Calhoun Falls Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Abbeville County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Abbeville County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Abbeville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Abbeville County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Dixie High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Haynes Street
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Gr: 8-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Abbeville City Career Center
Vocational School
100 Old Calhoun Falls Highway
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Gr: 10-12
Abbeville County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Gr: 9 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Abbeville County, SC include Abbeville High School, Dixie High School and Calhoun Falls Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Abbeville County?
4 public high schools are located in Abbeville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville County?
Abbeville County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Abbeville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Abbeville County include: Dixie High School vs. Abbeville High School, Abbeville High School vs. Dixie High School, Calhoun Falls Charter School vs. Abbeville High School
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