For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,833 students in Chester County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 173 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chester County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, SC are Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School and Lewisville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chester County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Lewisville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #44.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Lewisville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1111.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Grades: PK-5
| 1,959 students
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chester County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Chester County, SC include Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School and Lewisville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chester County, SC?
12 public schools are located in Chester County, SC.
What percentage of students in Chester County, SC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chester County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County, SC?
Chester County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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