For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,756 students in Chesnee, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chesnee, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC are Chesnee High School, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School and Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesnee, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Chesnee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chesnee, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesnee High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
795 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Chesnee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 Fairfield Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Chesnee Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Rainbow Lake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC include Chesnee High School, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School and Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesnee?
6 public schools are located in Chesnee.
What percentage of students in Chesnee go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chesnee are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesnee?
Chesnee public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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