Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Cheraw High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Cheraw High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheraw High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cheraw High School is ranked #269 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cheraw High School often compared to?
Cheraw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesterfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheraw High School?
The graduation rate of Cheraw High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cheraw High School?
616 students attend Cheraw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cheraw High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheraw High School?
Cheraw High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheraw High School offer ?
Cheraw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheraw High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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