For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 754 students in Chester, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Chester, SC is Chester Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Chester, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chester Senior High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chester, SC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 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
Chester, South Carolina 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chester, SC include Chester Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester?
2 public high schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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