Chesterfield 01, SC - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Chesterfield 01

Chesterfield 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a rural stretch of Chesterfield County. The district enrolls a student population of modest size for a county-wide system, with white students making up the largest share, Black students just over a third, and smaller numbers of Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are learning English is not reported in the available data, so a parent assessing the level of economic or instructional need in the district will need to seek that directly from the school system.

Academic performance in the district shows a clear pattern. In English language arts, proficiency rates land in a moderate range across tested grades, with the highest share of students meeting the state standard in fourth grade and a gradual decline through the upper elementary and middle school grades. In mathematics, the picture is softer. Proficiency rates drop steadily from the early grades into middle school, and by eighth grade only a small share of students reach the proficiency bar. Science results, available for fourth and sixth grades, show roughly a third to two-fifths of students at the proficient level. Results from a social studies assessment are from several years ago and used a different scoring framework, so they offer little for current comparison. It is important to note that South Carolina changed its cut scores for ELA and science in recent years, which means the current proficiency rates cannot be directly compared with earlier years’ results. Participation rates for the state assessments were not reported, so it is not possible to confirm how fully the tested population reflects the enrolled student body.

The district operates sixteen schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools in communities such as Cheraw, Chesterfield, Pageland, McBee, Jefferson, and others. The district’s high schools are Cheraw High, Chesterfield High, McBee High, and Central High. Middle schools include Long Middle, New Heights Middle, and Chesterfield-Ruby Middle. No data on graduation rates is available, so how many students complete high school in four years is not part of this account. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives that would have a lasting impact on families.

Housing costs across the district’s zip codes sit well below both the state and national medians, making homeownership relatively affordable. The weighted average home value is around half the South Carolina benchmark. Rent data is very limited, available only for one zip code, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a typical home is lower than that rent figure. The unemployment rate nationally has been stable, and median household income nationally has edged up in recent years, but local income data for Chesterfield County is not provided here.

For a family considering the district, the academic profile is mixed. English language arts is a relative strength compared to math, and the moderate proficiency in reading and writing suggests that many students have a solid foundation there. The low math proficiency, especially by the time students reach middle school, is a soft spot that parents may want to explore with the district, including what interventions or curricular changes are in place. The absence of data on special education, English learner services, discipline, and attendance leaves significant gaps that a resident would need to fill by contacting the district office or attending school board meetings. The district serves a widespread rural area, so commute times to different schools will vary considerably depending on where a family lives. The housing affordability is a clear advantage for families looking to buy, but the lack of rental options in many zip codes may be a constraint.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,975

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 35%

White 48%

Asian 0%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

38%

64%

Gr 4

51%

66%

Gr 5

42%

64%

Gr 6

44%

62%

Gr 7

44%

64%

Gr 8

37%

68%

Math

Gr 3

29%

53%

Gr 4

32%

51%

Gr 5

24%

50%

Gr 6

19%

39%

Gr 7

12%

29%

Gr 8

24%

Science

Gr 4

30%

47%

Gr 6

34%

60%

Schools in this District

16 schools are officially reported under this district.

Chesterfield-Ruby Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

23%

Grade 6

16%

Grade 7

12%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

54%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

33%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 6

Social Studies

2 grades reported

59%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$159,422

Year-over-year change-0.9%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$102K to $210K

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical0.43x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
29520	Cheraw	$155K	-2.2%	16.5%
29584	Chesterfield	$127K	-1.0%	14.4%
29101	Mc Bee	$146K	-3.0%	13.3%
29709	Chesterfield	$173K	-1.2%	12.5%
29728	Pageland	$210K	-2.1%	11.9%
29718	Jefferson	$182K	+3.8%	11.7%
29727		$144K	+0.6%	6.3%
29741		$140K	-2.7%	4.6%
29550	Hartsville	$176K	+5.1%	4.3%
29593	Society Hill	$102K	-5.4%	3.4%
29009	Bethune	$157K	+1.7%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,125/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
29550	Hartsville	$1,125	—	4.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$804/mo

Home price / national median income1.9x

Annual rent / national median income16.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$321/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$305,174 (+0.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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