Best Schools in Chester County, SC
Chester County, SC has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,859 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Chester County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester County, SC
The top high schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
2. Chester Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 754 Students
3. Great Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester County, SC
The top middle schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students
2. Chester Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester County, SC
The top elementary schools in Chester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
2. Lewisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
3. Academy For Teaching And Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 328 Students
4. Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
5. Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
6. Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chester County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester County, SC has a total population of 32,294 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester County, SC
How many schools are in Chester County, SC?
Chester County, SC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,859 students in total.
How do schools in Chester County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Chester County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Chester County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chester County
3 places in Chester County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Chester (3)
- Richburg (3)
- Great Falls (2)
School districts (1)
- Chester 01 (11 schools)