For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,523 students in Chester 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Chester 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
4,523 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.6%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,407 is higher than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,271 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$83 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,407
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,271
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chester 01 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lewisville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4006 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5164
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Lewisville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7279
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester 01 School District?
Chester 01 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,523 students.
What is the rank of Chester 01hool District?
Chester 01hool District is ranked #50 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester 01hool District?
43% of Chester 01hool District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester 01hool District?
Chester 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Chester 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,271 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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