For the 2025-26 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 Chester Senior High School, Lewisville 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 47% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), 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 79%, 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Lewisville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3971 Lewisville High School Ro
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Richburg, SC 29729
(803) 789-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Career Center
Vocational School
1324 J. A. Cochran Bypass
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-1991
Gr: 9-12
Chester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 Chester Senior High School, Lewisville 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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chester County include: Great Falls High School vs. Lewisville High School, Lewisville High School vs. Great Falls High School, Lewisville High School vs. Chester Senior High School
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