Serving 501 students in grades 9-12, Chesterfield High School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Chesterfield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterfield High School is 0.52, 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.
Chesterfield High School is ranked #200 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chesterfield High School often compared to?
Chesterfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheraw 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesterfield High School?
The graduation rate of Chesterfield High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chesterfield High School?
501 students attend Chesterfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Chesterfield High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterfield High School?
Chesterfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesterfield High School offer ?
Chesterfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesterfield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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