For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 547 students in Calhoun County, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Calhoun County, SC is St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 Herlong Avenue
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
404 Agnes Street
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7222
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, SC include St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
1 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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