For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,451 students in 29709, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29709, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 29709 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29709, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 53% (majority Black).
Best 29709, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Page Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
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
29709, South Carolina 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 schools in 29709, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29709, SC include Chesterfield High School, Edwards Elementary School and Chesterfield-ruby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29709?
3 public schools are located in 29709.
What is the racial composition of students in 29709?
29709 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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