Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Chesnee High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chesnee High School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chesnee High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesnee High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
6%
32%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesnee High School's ranking?
Chesnee High School is ranked #54 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chesnee High School often compared to?
Chesnee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs High School, Broome High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Chesnee High School?
The graduation rate of Chesnee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chesnee High School?
655 students attend Chesnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chesnee High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesnee High School?
Chesnee High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesnee High School offer ?
Chesnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesnee High School part of?
Chesnee High School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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