Total enrollment
2,905
-176 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Abbeville County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Abbeville County, South Carolina's 10 public schools span elementary through high school (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high). Total enrollment is roughly 2,905 students.
4-year change in Abbeville County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Abbeville County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,905 | #38 of 44 | #1,881 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #33 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #10 of 44 | #736 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #33 of 42 | #974 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Abbeville County school rankings
Residents
24,420
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
2,905
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,935
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
5
1,395 students
Middle
1
323 students
High
4
1,187 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Abbeville 60
2,746 students · 2 districts in Abbeville County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Abbeville County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Abbeville County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Cherokee Trail Elementary· 77.9%
- Dixie High· 71.8%
- Diamond Hill Elementary· 67.7%
- Wright Middle· 59.8%
- Westwood Elementary· 59.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Calhoun Falls Charter School· 34.8%
- Westwood Elementary· 59.2%
- Wright Middle· 59.8%
- Diamond Hill Elementary· 67.7%
- Dixie High· 71.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | Due West | High | 07-12 | 565 | · |
| Abbeville High | Abbeville | High | 09-12 | 463 | · |
| Long Cane Primary | Abbeville | Elementary | PK-02 | 368 | · |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Donalds | Elementary | PK-06 | 360 | · |
| Wright Middle | Abbeville | Middle | 06-08 | 323 | · |
| Westwood Elementary | Abbeville | Elementary | 03-05 | 296 | · |
| Diamond Hill Elementary | Abbeville | Elementary | PK-06 | 252 | · |
| Calhoun Falls Charter School | Calhoun Falls | High | 06-12 | 159 | · |
| John C. Calhoun Elementary | Calhoun Falls | Elementary | PK-05 | 119 | · |
| Abbeville County Career Center | Abbeville | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Abbeville County
About Abbeville County
Across the small South Carolina county of Abbeville County of about 24,420 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 2,905 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,935 a year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 10% below the South Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Abbeville County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,395 students), 1 middle school (323), and 4 high schools (1,187).
Abbeville 60 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,746 students across Abbeville County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 3,081 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,905 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Abbeville County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data