Central High

Central High operates as a close-knit secondary school in Pageland, South Carolina, part of Chesterfield 01. Current enrollment sits at 657 students spanning grades 9 through 12. That puts it 31% below the typical public school in South Carolina, which averages around 953 students.

Across the 16 schools in Chesterfield 01 (6,872 students total), Central High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Central High reports that the most-represented group is White (38%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 35% Black, 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Central High has 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.0:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Across the wider county, Chesterfield County reports that the typical household earns roughly $49,235 per year, about 14% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Chesterfield County's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,872 students), Central High is one campus in the mix.

Pageland Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Five-year trend. Central High's enrollment has rose 12% since 2018, when it stood at 589 (now 657). The White share of enrollment declined from 46% to 38% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 11.8:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 in 2025.

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