For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,051 students in Abbeville County, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville County, SC are Cherokee Trail Elementary School, Diamond Hill Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abbeville County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Abbeville County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6219 Highway 184 East
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
Donalds, SC 29638
(864) 379-8500
Grades: PK-7
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Lake Secession Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Grades: PK-7
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Highway 28 Bypass
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Grades: 3-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
John C. Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Highway 71
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
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
815 East Greenwood Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Abbeville County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 elementary schools in Abbeville County, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville County, SC include Cherokee Trail Elementary School, Diamond Hill Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abbeville County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Abbeville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville County?
Abbeville County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Abbeville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Abbeville County include: Diamond Hill Elementary School vs. Cherokee Trail Elementary School, Cherokee Trail Elementary School vs. Diamond Hill Elementary School
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