New Heights Middle

New Heights Middle is a junior high of modestly sized scale in Jefferson, South Carolina, one of the schools within Chesterfield 01, serveing 457 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 622 students per school, that is 27% leaner than typical.

Chesterfield 01 comprises 16 schools with combined enrollment of 6,872 students; New Heights Middle is among them.

Demographically, New Heights Middle lists that the most-represented group is Black (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 31% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, New Heights Middle has 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.3:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Chesterfield County put 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), New Heights Middle is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Jefferson Elementary, roughly 3.4 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. New Heights Middle's enrollment has declined 11% since 2018, when it stood at 514 (now 457). The White share of enrollment contracted from 39% to 31% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.