For the 2025 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 66% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Abbeville County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Abbeville County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dixie High School, with 85-89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Dixie High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Haynes Street
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Grades: 8-12
| 488 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Abbeville County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Abbeville, SC 29262
(864) 459-5916
Grades: 9
| 29 students
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 447-8014
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
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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