Best Schools in Chester, GA
Chester, GA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,490 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Chester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, GA
The top high schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bleckley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bleckley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 671 Students
2. West Laurens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
3. Dodge County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, GA
The top middle schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bleckley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bleckley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
2. West Laurens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
3. Dodge County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, GA
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bleckley County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bleckley County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 554 Students
2. Southwest Laurens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
3. Bleckley County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bleckley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 766 Students
4. North Dodge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
5. South Dodge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 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
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, GA
How many schools are in Chester, GA?
Chester, GA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,490 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Chester score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Chester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chester?
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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