For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,545 students in Chesnee, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesnee, SC are Chesnee Middle School and Rainbow Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesnee, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesnee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Chesnee, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnee Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Rainbow Lake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chesnee, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesnee, SC include Chesnee Middle School and Rainbow Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesnee?
2 public middle schools are located in Chesnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesnee?
Chesnee public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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