Chesnee High vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesnee High
Chesnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Northwest Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Chesnee High Chesnee, South Carolina | Northwest Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 228 | #271 of 688 |
| National rank | #3552 of 16,910 | #19002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Chesnee | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesnee High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 58.8).
- •Chesnee High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Chesnee High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Chesnee High is the larger school with 673 students compared with 423.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chesnee High better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chesnee High ranks higher (69.0 vs 58.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chesnee High and Northwest Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Chesnee and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesnee High: 673. Northwest Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesnee High and Northwest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Chesnee High is 92nd of 228 and Northwest Elementary is 271st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).