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#475 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 40% in state
Chesnee High
High School · Spartanburg 02 · Chesnee, SC
A Spartanburg 02 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
795 South Alabama Avenue, Chesnee, SC 29323
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chesnee High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesnee 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesnee), 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
$59,753
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Spartanburg 02
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,796 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spartanburg 02
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesnee High is listed in Spartanburg 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesnee High
Chesnee High is a public high school in Chesnee, SC, part of Spartanburg 02, serving approximately 796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesnee High
What grades does Chesnee High serve?
Chesnee High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chesnee High?
Chesnee High has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnee High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesnee High rank in SC?
Chesnee High ranks #475 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chesnee High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesnee High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Chesnee High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesnee High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chesnee High a charter school?
No, Chesnee High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesnee High a Title I school?
No, Chesnee High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesnee High?
58.8% of students at Chesnee 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
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (864) 461-7318
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29323)
- 15,087
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 29323; 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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