For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,975 students in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,274 Schools
# Students
6,975 Students
793,779 Students
# Teachers
486 Teachers
55,959 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chesterfield 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
35%
31%
% White
48%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,423 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,223. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,654 is less than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,423
$15,223
Spending / Student
$12,654
$14,820
Best Chesterfield 01 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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.
Chesterfield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Page Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Mcbee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
264 East Pine Avenue
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8251
Gr: 6-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Mcbee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 E. Maple Ave
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Mc Bee, SC 29101
(843) 335-8347
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Ruby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thurman Avenue
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Ruby, SC 29741
(843) 634-6310
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2411 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16002 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Patrick, SC 29584
(843) 498-6633
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Chesterfield-ruby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14445 Highway 9
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-9401
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Pageland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 West Mcgregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Gr: PK-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chesterfield 01 School District?
Chesterfield 01 School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,975 students.
What is the rank of Chesterfield 01hool District?
Chesterfield 01hool District is ranked #56 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield 01hool District?
48% of Chesterfield 01hool District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesterfield 01hool District?
Chesterfield 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Chesterfield 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,654 is less than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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