Chesnee High vs W.J. Keenan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 140 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
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Chesnee High Chesnee, South Carolina | W.J. Keenan High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 228 | #75 of 228 |
| National rank | #3552 of 16,910 | #2978 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Chesnee | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.J. Keenan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 69.0).
- •Chesnee High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •W.J. Keenan High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •W.J. Keenan High is the larger school with 675 students compared with 673.
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 W.J. Keenan High?
On the Success Index (US), W.J. Keenan High ranks higher (71.3 vs 69.0 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 W.J. Keenan High?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Chesnee and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesnee High: 673. W.J. Keenan High: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesnee High and W.J. Keenan High rank in South Carolina?
Chesnee High is 92nd of 228 and W.J. Keenan High is 75th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).