For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,347 students in Chesterfield County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, SC are Chesterfield High School, Cheraw High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Chesterfield County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcbee High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Page Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Cheraw High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1000
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Mcbee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
264 East Pine Avenue
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, SC include Chesterfield High School, Cheraw High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield County?
4 public high schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chesterfield County include: Cheraw High School vs. Chesterfield High School, Chesterfield High School vs. Cheraw High School
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