Top Rankings
Abbeville 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,746 students in Abbeville 60 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Abbeville 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
2,746 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Abbeville 60 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 74 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
33%
31%
% White
61%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,331 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,957
$15,175
Spending / Student
$14,331
$14,773
Best Abbeville 60 School District Public Schools (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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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: 7-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6219 Highway 184 East
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Diamond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Lake Secession Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Highway 28 Bypass
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Gr: 3-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
John C. Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 North Calhoun Shores Parkw
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8016
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8016
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Wright Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Highway 71
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Abbeville County Career Center
Vocational School
100 Old Calhoun Falls Highway
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
815 East Greenwood Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Abbeville 60 School District?
Abbeville 60 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,746 students.
What is the rank of Abbeville 60hool District?
Abbeville 60hool District is ranked #11 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville 60hool District?
61% of Abbeville 60hool District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abbeville 60hool District?
Abbeville 60hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Abbeville 60hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,331 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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