Total enrollment
6,872
+100 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Chesterfield County
South Carolina · Public K-12
For a South Carolina county, Chesterfield County operates a compact public-school system: 16 schools and 6,872 students, broken out as 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Chesterfield County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chesterfield County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,872 | #25 of 44 | #1,073 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #24 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #18 of 44 | #1,151 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.4% | #12 of 42 | #348 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.
Chesterfield County school rankings
Residents
43,784
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
1 districts
Enrollment
6,872
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,235
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
9
3,273 students
Middle
3
1,277 students
High
4
2,322 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chesterfield 01
6,872 students · 1 district in Chesterfield County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chesterfield 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+
13.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Chesterfield County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- McBee Elementary· 55.8%
- McBee High· 55.0%
- Edwards Elementary· 54.9%
- Ruby Elementary· 54.4%
- Chesterfield-Ruby Middle· 51.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- New Heights Middle· 37.5%
- Pageland Elementary· 41.4%
- Cheraw Intermediate· 42.0%
- Long Middle· 46.6%
- Plainview Elementary· 48.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Pageland | High | 09-12 | 657 | · |
| Cheraw High | Cheraw | High | 09-12 | 603 | · |
| McBee High | Mcbee | High | 06-12 | 577 | · |
| Edwards Elementary | Chesterfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 538 | · |
| Chesterfield High | Chesterfield | High | 09-12 | 485 | · |
| New Heights Middle | Jefferson | Middle | 06-08 | 457 | · |
| Cheraw Primary | Cheraw | Elementary | PK-02 | 443 | · |
| Petersburg Primary | Pageland | Elementary | PK-02 | 418 | · |
| Chesterfield-Ruby Middle | Chesterfield | Middle | 06-08 | 414 | · |
| Cheraw Intermediate | Cheraw | Elementary | 03-05 | 407 | · |
| Long Middle | Cheraw | Middle | 06-08 | 406 | · |
| Pageland Elementary | Pageland | Elementary | 03-05 | 365 | · |
| McBee Elementary | Mcbee | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| Jefferson Elementary | Jefferson | Elementary | PK-05 | 329 | · |
| Ruby Elementary | Ruby | Elementary | PK-05 | 256 | · |
| Plainview Elementary | Patrick | Elementary | PK-06 | 168 | · |
Cities in Chesterfield County
About Chesterfield County
In South Carolina, Chesterfield County is a small county of about 43,784 residents. 16 public schools across the county teaches about 6,872 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,235, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% below the South Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Chesterfield County consists of 9 elementary schools (3,273 students), 3 middle schools (1,277), and 4 high schools (2,322).
Chesterfield 01 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,872 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,872 students, held roughly steady from the 6,772 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chesterfield County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data