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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,767 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
