Best Schools in Chesterfield County, SC
Chesterfield County, SC has 20 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,465 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Chesterfield County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chesterfield County, SC
The top high schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
2. Cheraw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
3. Mcbee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 533 Students
4. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesterfield County, SC
The top middle schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterfield-ruby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
2. Long Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students
3. New Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesterfield County, SC
The top elementary schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
3. Mcbee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
5. Plainview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
6. Pageland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
7. Cheraw Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
8. Faith Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 111 Students
9. Cheraw Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 468 Students
10. Petersburg Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterfield County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesterfield County, SC has a total population of 43,273 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterfield County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chesterfield County, SC
How many schools are in Chesterfield County, SC?
Chesterfield County, SC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,465 students in total.
How do schools in Chesterfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Chesterfield County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Chesterfield County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chesterfield 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: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chesterfield County
7 places in Chesterfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Chesterfield 01 (16 schools)