For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Saint Matthews, SC (there are , serving 433 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Matthews, SC are Calhoun County High School and St. Matthews K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Matthews, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saint Matthews have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Matthews, SC (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.
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
Saint Matthews, South Carolina 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 schools in Saint Matthews, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Matthews, SC include Calhoun County High School and St. Matthews K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Matthews?
2 public schools are located in Saint Matthews.
What percentage of students in Saint Matthews go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Saint Matthews are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Matthews?
Saint Matthews public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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