For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,590 students in Chester 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
4,590 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
45%
31%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,760 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,020 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,760
$15,220
Spending / Student
$15,020
$14,817
Best Chester 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Lewisville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Lewisville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Lancaster Highway
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5858
Grades: 5-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835-c Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7282
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester 01 School District?
Chester 01 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,590 students.
What is the rank of Chester 01hool District?
Chester 01hool District is ranked #55 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester 01hool District?
45% of Chester 01hool District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Chester 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,020 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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