Best High Schools in Chester, GA

Chester, GA has 4 high schools with 2,826 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chester score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chester meet expectations.

1. West Laurens High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students

2. Bleckley County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bleckley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 671 Students

3. Dac (dodge County Achievement Center)

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 50 Students

4. Dodge County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chester, GA

Chester, GA has 4 middle schools with 2,668 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chester score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bleckley Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bleckley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

2. West Laurens Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students

3. East Laurens Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

4. Dodge County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chester, GA

Chester, GA has 5 elementary schools with 3,687 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chester score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chester exceed expectations.

1. Bleckley County Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bleckley County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 554 Students

2. Northwest Laurens Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 898 Students

3. Southwest Laurens Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students

4. North Dodge Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students

5. East Laurens Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 632 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chester, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chester, GA has a total population of 1,851 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chester, GA

9,181

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chester, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, GA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,607 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chester, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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