Total enrollment
3,756
+461 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Chesnee
South Carolina · Public K-12
Chesnee reports 6 public K-12 schools and approximately 3,756 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 626.
4-year change in Chesnee
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
896
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,756
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 551 |
| Chesnee Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 635 |
| Chesnee High | High | 09-12 | 673 |
| Chesnee Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 569 |
| Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 355 |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 973 |
About Chesnee
Chesnee, South Carolina is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,756 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 14%: 3,295 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,756 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chesnee discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.