Excellent
#110 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 9% in state
Calhoun Falls Charter School
High School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Calhoun Falls, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
205 Edgefield Street, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calhoun Falls Charter School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calhoun Falls Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average653/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,952
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$491/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Calhoun Falls Charter School is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calhoun Falls Charter School
Calhoun Falls Charter School is a public high school in Calhoun Falls, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 164 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calhoun Falls Charter School
What grades does Calhoun Falls Charter School serve?
Calhoun Falls Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Calhoun Falls Charter School?
Calhoun Falls Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Falls Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Falls Charter School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calhoun Falls Charter School rank in SC?
Calhoun Falls Charter School ranks #110 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Calhoun Falls Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calhoun Falls Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calhoun Falls Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhoun Falls Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Calhoun Falls Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Calhoun Falls Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Calhoun Falls Charter School a Title I school?
No, Calhoun Falls Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calhoun Falls Charter School?
100.0% of students at Calhoun Falls Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Abbeville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (864) 418-8014
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 29628)
- 2,405
- Area median age
- 49.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29628; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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