| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County School District | Blackstock | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2,278 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chester County School District | Great Falls | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,767 | 12 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Chester County compares
Together they enroll 7,045 students across 20 schools. The largest is Chester County School District with 4,767 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chester County is Fairfield County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chester County, SC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Chester County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chester County, SC?
Of the districts serving Chester County, Fairfield County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 37th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.