For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,767 students in Chester 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Chester 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
4,767 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Chester 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
2,133 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
45%
31%
# White Students
2,111 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
44%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
340
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
378
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
392
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
461
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
367
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
275
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,175
$15,297
Spending / Student
$14,462
$14,891
Best Chester 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Lewisville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Grades: PK-4
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
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: #55.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Lewisville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Great Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 323 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
Chester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester 01 School District?
Chester 01 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,767 students.
What is the rank of Chester 01hool District?
Chester 01hool District is ranked #52 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester 01hool District?
45% of Chester 01hool District students are Black, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester 01hool District?
Chester 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Chester 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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