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Best Schools in Chester, SC
Chester, SC has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,912 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Chester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chester, SC
The top high schools in Chester, 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. York Comprehensive High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chester, SC
The top middle schools in Chester, 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. York Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 659 Students
3. York Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students
4. Chester Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chester, SC
The top elementary schools in Chester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
2. Lewisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
3. Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students
4. Academy For Teaching And Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 328 Students
5. Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
6. Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. 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, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chester, SC has a total population of 15,649 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chester, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chester, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chester, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chester, SC
How many schools are in Chester, SC?
Chester, SC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,912 students in total.
How do schools in Chester perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Chester score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Chester meet 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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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 15%
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Every school in Chester
6 of 6 schools in Chester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2F: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Chester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
- Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
- Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
- Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.