For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,904 students in Chesterfield County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, SC are Mcbee High School, Chesterfield-ruby Middle School and Long Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chesterfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbee High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
264 East Pine Avenue
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Grades: 6-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Long Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West Green Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, SC include Mcbee High School, Chesterfield-ruby Middle School and Long Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesterfield County?
4 public middle schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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