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Chesterfield 01

South Carolina · Public School District
16
Schools
7,019
Students
$13,849
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.3%
Graduation Rate
-2.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chesterfield 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 7,019 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,849 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% 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 35/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheraw Intermediate03–05403
Cheraw PrimaryPK–02468
Edwards ElementaryPK–05539
Jefferson ElementaryPK–05338
McBee ElementaryPK–05365
Pageland Elementary03–05324
Petersburg PrimaryPK–02434
Plainview ElementaryPK–06178
Ruby ElementaryPK–05262
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle06–08414
Long Middle06–08416
New Heights Middle06–08531
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High09–12644
Cheraw High09–12654
Chesterfield High09–12516
McBee High06–12533
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,849Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
28%
State
52.9%
Local (property tax)
28.3%
Federal
18.9%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
7,019
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.3%
Opportunity Score35/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Chesterfield 01 has 16 public schools, serving a total of 7,019 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chesterfield 01?
The graduation rate is 84.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chesterfield 01 spend per student?
Chesterfield 01 spends $13,849 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chesterfield 01?
100% of students in Chesterfield 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chesterfield 01?
No, Chesterfield 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chesterfield 01 serve?
Chesterfield 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chesterfield 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chesterfield 01 is 35/100. 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.