Chester Senior High School vs. Fairfield Central High School
Should you attend Chester Senior High School or Fairfield Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chester Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fairfield Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 699 students in grades 9-12, Chester Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
699 students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#199 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
73%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
205
189
Grade 10 Students
169
153
Grade 11 Students
172
144
Grade 12 Students
153
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
53%
86%
% White
28%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%