Total enrollment
4,523
-337 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Chester County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Of the 12 public K-12 schools in Chester County, the largest district by enrollment is Chester 01 (4,523 students). Total county enrollment runs around 4,523. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Chester County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chester County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,523 | #29 of 44 | #1,436 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #28 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #12 of 44 | #897 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.0% | #10 of 42 | #323 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Chester County school rankings
Residents
32,182
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
4,523
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$52,458
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
2,244 students
Middle
2
774 students
High
4
1,505 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chester 01
4,523 students · 1 district in Chester County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chester County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Chester County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lewisville Elementary· 59.7%
- Academy for Teaching and Learning· 58.8%
- Lewisville Middle· 57.1%
- Great Falls Elementary· 53.7%
- Great Falls High· 53.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Senior High | Chester | High | 09-12 | 699 | · |
| Lewisville Elementary | Richburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 | · |
| Chester Middle | Chester | Middle | 06-08 | 479 | · |
| Lewisville High | Richburg | High | 09-12 | 431 | · |
| Great Falls High | Great Falls | High | 06-12 | 375 | · |
| Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry | Chester | Elementary | PK-05 | 355 | · |
| Great Falls Elementary | Great Falls | Elementary | PK-05 | 335 | · |
| Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts | Chester | Elementary | PK-05 | 331 | · |
| Academy for Teaching and Learning | Chester | Elementary | KG-08 | 329 | · |
| Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology | Chester | Elementary | PK-05 | 300 | · |
| Lewisville Middle | Richburg | Middle | 06-08 | 295 | · |
| Chester County Career Center | Chester | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Chester County
About Chester County
Across the small South Carolina county of Chester County of about 32,182 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 4,523 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,458 a year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% meaningfully below the South Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, Chester County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,244 students), 2 middle schools (774), and 4 high schools (1,505).
Chester 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,523 students across Chester County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chester County has contracted 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,860 students to 4,523.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chester County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data