For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,911 students in Chesnee, SC (there are , serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chesnee, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC are Chesnee High School, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School and Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesnee, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Chesnee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chesnee, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnee High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
795 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Chesnee Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 Fairfield Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Chesnee Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Rainbow Lake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Chesnee, SC include Chesnee High School, Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School and Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesnee?
6 public schools are located in Chesnee.
What percentage of students in Chesnee go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chesnee are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesnee?
Chesnee public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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