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Top 3 Best Chester County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,546 students in Chester County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Chester County, SC are Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School and Great Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Chester County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Falls High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Chester County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #33.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chester County, SC

Chester County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Grades: PK-5
| 1,959 students
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Chester County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Chester County, SC include Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School and Great Falls High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chester County?
4 public high schools are located in Chester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?
Chester County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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