Very Good
#349 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 30% in state
Cheraw High
High School · Chesterfield 01 · Cheraw, SC
A Chesterfield 01 high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
649 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cheraw High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cheraw High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheraw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,786
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Is Lord Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
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| Chesterfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Mcbee HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 568 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chesterfield 01
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheraw High is listed in Chesterfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheraw High
Cheraw High is a public high school in Cheraw, SC, part of Chesterfield 01, serving approximately 616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheraw High
What grades does Cheraw High serve?
Cheraw High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cheraw High?
Cheraw High has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheraw High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheraw High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheraw High rank in SC?
Cheraw High ranks #349 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Cheraw High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheraw High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheraw High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheraw High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cheraw High a charter school?
No, Cheraw High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheraw High a Title I school?
No, Cheraw High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheraw High?
100.0% of students at Cheraw High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (843) 921-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29520)
- 12,860
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29520; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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