For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,873 students in 29520, SC (there are , serving 280 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29520, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29520, SC are Cheraw High School, Cheraw Intermediate and Long Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29520 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29520, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29520, SC Public Schools (2026)
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 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Cheraw Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1030
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1030
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Long Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West Green Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Gr: PK-2 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29520, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29520, SC include Cheraw High School, Cheraw Intermediate and Long Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29520?
4 public schools are located in 29520.
What percentage of students in 29520 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29520 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29520?
29520 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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