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Chester 01

South Carolina · Public School District
12
Schools
4,767
Students
$16,887
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
95.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+44pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chester 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 4,767 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,887 is above average for a US public school district. 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chester Middle06–08517
Lewisville Middle05–08416
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chester County Career Center09–120
Chester Senior High09–12754
Great Falls High06–12386
Lewisville High09–12416
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,887+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
34%
State
45.8%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,767
Students
96%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,887 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chester 01?
Chester 01 has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,767 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chester 01?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chester 01 spend per student?
Chester 01 spends $16,887 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chester 01?
96% of students in Chester 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chester 01?
Yes — 1 of the 12 schools in Chester 01 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Chester 01 serve?
Chester 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chester 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chester 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.