For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,469 students in 29709, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29709, SC are Chesterfield High School, Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29709 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29709, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29709, SC Public Schools (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.
Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
29709, South Carolina 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 schools in 29709, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29709, SC include Chesterfield High School, Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29709?
3 public schools are located in 29709.
What is the racial composition of students in 29709?
29709 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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