For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,437 students in Chesterfield, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield, SC are Chesterfield High School, Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chesterfield, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Page Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Chesterfield, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield, SC include Chesterfield High School, Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield?
3 public schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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