Cheraw High School vs. Chesterfield High School
Should you attend Cheraw High School or Chesterfield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cheraw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Chesterfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, Cheraw High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 485 students in grades 9-12, Chesterfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
603 students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#267 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
162
158
Grade 10 Students
149
124
Grade 11 Students
148
95
Grade 12 Students
144
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
52%
24%
% White
39%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%