For the 2026 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 19% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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: #44.
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%
Chesterfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
344 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2465
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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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