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

Best Chester Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in Chester, SC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, SC are Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Chester, SC public middle schools have an score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Academy For Teaching And Learning

Charter School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
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Bottom 50%

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109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334

Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Chester Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
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1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192

Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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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 middle schools in Chester, SC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, SC include Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Chester?

2 public middle schools are located in Chester.

What is the racial composition of students in Chester?

Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).