Chester Middle vs Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
| Measure | Chester Middle Chester, South Carolina | Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 248 | #552 of 688 |
| National rank | #13615 of 15,369 | #37469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 30% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 20.9).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Chester Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 331.
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 Chester Middle better than Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts ranks higher (31.6 vs 20.9 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 Chester Middle and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Middle: 479. Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Middle and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Chester Middle is 228th of 248 and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is 552nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).