Chester Middle vs Chester Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 km 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 Senior High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
| Measure | Chester Middle Chester, South Carolina | Chester Senior High Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 248 | #154 of 228 |
| National rank | #13615 of 15,369 | #7086 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 479 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 42% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 20.9).
- •Chester Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Chester Senior High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Chester Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Chester Senior High is the larger school with 699 students compared with 479.
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 Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Senior High ranks higher (54.8 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 Senior High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Middle: 479. Chester Senior High: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Middle and Chester Senior High rank in South Carolina?
Chester Middle is 228th of 248 and Chester Senior High is 154th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).