For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,338 students in Chesterfield County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, SC are Cheraw High School, Chesterfield High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Chesterfield County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesterfield High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterfield County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheraw High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1000
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Mcbee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
264 East Pine Avenue
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Gr: 6-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Chesterfield County 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 high schools in Chesterfield County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield County, SC include Cheraw High School, Chesterfield High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield County?
4 public high schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chesterfield County include: Cheraw High School vs. Chesterfield High School, Chesterfield High School vs. Cheraw High School
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