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Chester Middle School vs. Great Falls High School

Should you attend Chester Middle School or Great Falls 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.
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School Overview

School
Chester Middle School
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Great Falls High School
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Chester Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 377 students in grades 6-12, Great Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
468 students
377 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chester Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chester Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Falls High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chester Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chester Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1024 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#811 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chester Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Falls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Top 30% in SC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Great Falls High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chester Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Falls High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
159
62
Grade 7 Students
160
48
Grade 8 Students
149
58
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
59
Grade 11 Students
-
47
Grade 12 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chester Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chester Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
62%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chester Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chester Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chester Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chester Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chester Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chester Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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