Chester Middle vs Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
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 School Elementary of Inquiry
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Chester Middle Chester, South Carolina | Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 248 | #578 of 688 |
| National rank | #13615 of 15,369 | #39386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 20.9).
- •Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Chester Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Chester Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 355.
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 School Elementary of Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry ranks higher (28.7 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 School Elementary of Inquiry?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Middle: 479. Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Middle and Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
Chester Middle is 228th of 248 and Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is 578th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).