St. Matthews: Schools & Education
Education in St. Matthews: 2 public schools. St. Matthews K-8 School is the largest at 553 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 976 students.
- ~822 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~642).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 822 residents per school. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Calhoun 01 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 976 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 74 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 973 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.7% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Orangeburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,035,360,311 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Calhoun County Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 900 F.R. Huff Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,038,743,389 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29,135 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2448 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12