Schools in Chester, South Carolina (2025)
6 schools · 2,493 students · 5 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 355.
Chester, in South Carolina, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,493 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Chester's schools is 355, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Chester Senior High (54.8, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Academy for Teaching and Learning (36.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts (31.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Chester Senior High (699 students), Chester Middle (479 students), Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry (355 students).
Ranked schools in Chester
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 155Chester Senior HighChester · Public High42% Math proficiency · 699 students
- 236Academy for Teaching and LearningChester · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 332Chester Park Elementary School for the ArtsChester · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 429Chester Park School Elementary of InquiryChester · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 521Chester MiddleChester · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 619Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and TechnologyChester · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 300 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Senior High Chester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 699 |
| 2 | Academy for Teaching and Learning Chester · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 36.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 3 | Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts Chester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 4 | Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry Chester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 5 | Chester Middle Chester · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.9 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 6 | Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology Chester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chester?
Chester Senior High is the highest-ranked school in Chester with a Success Index (US) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Chester?
Chester has 6 schools (1 high, 4 elementary, 1 middle) educating 2,493 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Chester?
The median Enrollment across schools in Chester is 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.