Chester Middle School vs. Great Falls High School
Should I attend Chester Middle School or Great Falls High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Great Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Chester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 375 students in grades 6-12, Great Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
566 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#776 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
188
46
Grade 7 Students
186
63
Grade 8 Students
192
54
Grade 9 Students
-
61
Grade 10 Students
-
62
Grade 11 Students
-
52
Grade 12 Students
-
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
62%
40%
% White
26%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
