Fairfield Central High School vs. Chester Senior High School
Should I attend Fairfield Central High School or Chester Senior 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
Fairfield Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Chester Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, Chester Senior High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
715 students
781 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#409 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
204
290
Grade 10 Students
192
166
Grade 11 Students
171
170
Grade 12 Students
148
155
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
87%
54%
% White
9%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%