Best Public High Schools in Chester, SC (2025-26)

Best Chester Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 741 students in Chester, SC.

The top ranked public high school in Chester, SC is Chester Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, SC public high schools have an score of 62% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Chester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.

Chester, SC public high school have a of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Chester Senior High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Chester, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Chester Senior High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 20%

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1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161

Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: n/an/a

Chester County Career Center

Vocational School

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1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991

Gr: 9-12

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Chester, South Carolina 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Chester Park Complex Elementary School (Closed 2023)

835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275

Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester, SC?

The top ranked public high schools in Chester, SC include Chester Senior High School.

How many public high schools are located in Chester?

2 public high schools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).