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#630 of 1,176 schools in SC
Chester Senior High
High School · Chester 01 · Chester, SC
A Chester 01 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chester Senior High score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
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Where Chester Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), 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
$50,141
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Chester 01
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Senior High is listed in Chester 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Senior High
Chester Senior High is a public high school in Chester, SC, part of Chester 01, serving approximately 741 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Senior High
What grades does Chester Senior High serve?
Chester Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chester Senior High?
Chester Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Senior High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Senior High rank in SC?
Chester Senior High ranks #630 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chester Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Chester Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Senior High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester Senior High a charter school?
No, Chester Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Senior High a Title I school?
No, Chester Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Senior High?
100.0% of students at Chester Senior 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
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (803) 377-3161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29706)
- 19,181
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 29706; 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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