For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in Chester, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, SC are Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Mccandless Road
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 377-8192
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Chester, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Grades: PK-5
| 1,959 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chester, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chester, SC include Academy For Teaching And Learning and Chester Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
2 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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