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Cheraw High

Summary:

Cheraw High is a public high school in Cheraw, South Carolina, serving 654 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cheraw High has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Cheraw High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (around 53%) compared to the nearby Chesterfield High (29%) and Marlboro County High (63%). The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various End-of-Course (EOC) exams, including Algebra 1, English 1, U.S. History, and English 2. Additionally, Cheraw High's performance on various student subgroups, such as African American students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, is significantly lower than the state and district averages.

Cheraw High's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 124 out of 210 high schools in 2013-2014 to 187 out of 235 high schools in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other high schools in the state. Furthermore, while Cheraw High and Chesterfield High are in the same school district, Chesterfield High consistently outperforms Cheraw High in terms of test scores, statewide rankings, and subgroup performance. This highlights the significant academic gap between the two schools, despite being in the same district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 649 Chesterfield Highway
       Cheraw, SC  29520

(843) 921-1000

District: Chesterfield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,530 Help


Feeder schools for Cheraw High:

Elementary:    Cheraw Intermediate
    Cheraw Primary
Middle:    Long Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.6%
White:
38.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheraw High ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cheraw High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.6%), White (38.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheraw High is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheraw High is $13,530, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Chesterfield 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cheraw High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheraw High 187th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Cheraw High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chesterfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield 01 52nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheraw High

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Rank History for all students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.30 134th 187 28.3%
2006 59.04 96th 191 49.7%
2007 46.35 146th 191 23.6%
2008 46.63 113th 185 38.9%
2009 49.77 114th 188 39.4%
2010 46.63 126th 199 36.7%
2011 67.49 65th 199 67.3%
2012 44.47 126th 202 37.6%
2013 43.76 119th 203 41.4%
2014 44.12 124th 210 41.0%
2015 33.66 149th 232 35.8%
2016 39.30 129th 231 44.2%
2017 30.65 142nd 223 36.3%
2018 13.47 182nd 216 15.7%
2019 26.10 152nd 225 32.4%
2021 15.85 195th 227 14.1%
2022 25.96 162nd 226 28.3%
2023 23.76 174th 237 26.6%
2024 20.82 187th 235 20.4%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 194th 214 9.3%
2019 24.11 162nd 217 25.3%
2021 13.41 196th 213 8.0%
2022 27.47 164th 220 25.5%
2023 23.65 178th 226 21.2%
2024 18.47 200th 229 12.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.80 175th 210 16.7%
2019 26.43 152nd 213 28.6%
2021 13.48 187th 213 12.2%
2022 26.59 162nd 220 26.4%
2023 19.08 180th 223 19.3%
2024 16.38 193rd 225 14.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.05 127th 137 7.3%
2023 19.28 119th 141 15.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.52 105th 156 32.7%
2024 26.49 136th 157 13.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.08 190th 213 10.8%
2019 25.71 154th 218 29.4%
2021 20.12 169th 215 21.4%
2022 27.04 164th 224 26.8%
2023 28.47 157th 229 31.4%
2024 25.50 175th 228 23.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.40 166th 183 9.3%
2019 29.22 134th 184 27.2%
2021 12.30 171st 178 3.9%
2022 33.31 128th 190 32.6%
2023 28.57 144th 199 27.6%
2024 19.95 176th 194 9.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Cheraw High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.26 167th 185 9.7%
2019 38.56 102nd 191 46.6%
2021 27.12 144th 189 23.8%
2022 30.38 132nd 192 31.3%
2023 26.38 152nd 197 22.8%
2024 32.73 137th 196 30.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheraw High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 400 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1989 424 388 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1990 434 376 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1991 421 363 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 438 380 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 822
1993 412 375 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 793
1994 423 388 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1995 463 437 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 905
1996 463 437 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 905
1997 442 419 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 443 403 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 850
1999 430 394 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 832
2000 427 378 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2001 441 404 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2002 426 405 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 426 405 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 403 438 4 5 1 n/a n/a 1 852
2005 412 430 5 3 2 n/a n/a 1 853
2006 405 419 4 4 5 n/a n/a 1 838
2007 425 441 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 879
2008 409 447 4 6 4 n/a n/a 3 873
2009 412 436 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 382 417 7 11 3 n/a n/a 1 821
2011 359 402 8 4 2 1 2 0 778
2012 359 370 8 5 5 1 6 0 754
2013 327 362 7 8 4 3 8 0 719
2014 329 342 10 8 2 1 10 0 702
2015 339 358 8 11 5 1 9 0 731
2016 325 358 8 8 4 0 10 0 713
2017 314 367 8 9 4 0 8 0 710
2018 292 360 7 10 3 0 10 0 682
2019 264 325 9 12 1 0 15 0 626
2020 236 313 10 16 3 1 21 0 600
2021 232 327 9 22 4 1 29 0 624
2022 232 342 7 20 4 1 28 1 635
2023 251 344 5 20 7 1 26 0 654
2024 235 330 4 18 2 0 27 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cheraw High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 855 45.6 18.7 n/a
1989 813 45.0 18.0 n/a
1990 810 45.9 17.6 n/a
1991 785 46.0 17.0 24.1
1992 822 41.0 20.0 27.1
1993 793 43.6 18.2 28.4
1994 817 45.0 18.2 30.6
1995 905 50.0 18.1 27
1996 905 50.0 18.1 27
1997 866 52.0 16.7 31.2
1998 850 49.0 17.3 33.8
1999 832 49.3 16.9 41.1
2000 812 50.0 16.2 41.3
2001 850 51.0 16.7 42
2002 840 58.5 14.4 47
2003 840 58.5 14.4 47
2004 852 54.5 15.6 52.1
2005 853 52.5 16.2 52.5
2006 838 54.0 15.5 54
2007 879 66.4 13.2 49.7
2008 873 57.5 15.2 56.8
2009 869 19.5 44.6 53.3
2010 821 51.0 16.1 57.4
2011 778 50.0 15.5 56.4
2012 754 53.0 14.2 55.7
2013 719 55.0 13.0 61.1
2014 702 52.0 13.5 61
2015 731 52.0 14.0 57.9
2016 713 51.0 13.9 99.2
2017 710 54.0 13.1 100
2018 682 52.0 13.1 100
2019 626 50.0 12.5 100
2020 600 51.0 11.7 100
2021 624 51.0 12.2 100
2022 635 52.0 12.2 100
2023 654 48.0 13.6 100
2024 616 45.0 13.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cheraw High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 855 45.6 18.7 n/a
1989 813 45.0 18.0 n/a
1990 810 45.9 17.6 n/a
1991 785 46.0 17.0 24.1
1992 822 41.0 20.0 27.1
1993 793 43.6 18.2 28.4
1994 817 45.0 18.2 30.6
1995 905 50.0 18.1 27
1996 905 50.0 18.1 27
1997 866 52.0 16.7 31.2
1998 850 49.0 17.3 33.8
1999 832 49.3 16.9 41.1
2000 812 50.0 16.2 41.3
2001 850 51.0 16.7 42
2002 840 58.5 14.4 47
2003 840 58.5 14.4 47
2004 852 54.5 15.6 52.1
2005 853 52.5 16.2 52.5
2006 838 54.0 15.5 54
2007 879 66.4 13.2 49.7
2008 873 57.5 15.2 56.8
2009 869 19.5 44.6 53.3
2010 821 51.0 16.1 57.4
2011 778 50.0 15.5 56.4
2012 754 53.0 14.2 55.7
2013 719 55.0 13.0 61.1
2014 702 52.0 13.5 61
2015 731 52.0 14.0 57.9
2016 713 51.0 13.9 99.2
2017 710 54.0 13.1 100
2018 682 52.0 13.1 100
2019 626 50.0 12.5 100
2020 600 51.0 11.7 100
2021 624 51.0 12.2 100
2022 635 52.0 12.2 100
2023 654 48.0 13.6 100
2024 616 45.0 13.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cheraw High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $510 (4.6%) $410 (3.7%) $920 (8.4%) $8,437 (76.7%) $1,650 (15.0%) $10,087 (91.6%) $11,007
2020 $501 (4.3%) $387 (3.3%) $887 (7.6%) $8,960 (76.6%) $1,850 (15.8%) $10,810 (92.4%) $11,697
2021 $658 (5.3%) $482 (3.9%) $1,140 (9.1%) $9,611 (77.1%) $1,709 (13.7%) $11,321 (90.9%) $12,461
2022 $794 (5.7%) $987 (7.1%) $1,782 (12.8%) $10,514 (75.5%) $1,636 (11.7%) $12,150 (87.2%) $13,932
2023 $913 (6.7%) $1,074 (7.9%) $1,987 (14.7%) $9,910 (73.2%) $1,634 (12.1%) $11,543 (85.3%) $13,530

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheraw High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 152nd of 225 High schoolsRanks 174th of 237 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Cheraw High)55.353
 2.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Chesterfield 01)63.354
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Cheraw High)53.741.9
 11.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Chesterfield 01)61.249.4
 11.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Cheraw High)55.969.6
 13.7%
   End of Course English 1 (Chesterfield 01)69.578.7
 9.2%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students626654
 4.5%
African American325344
 5.8%
American Indian17
 600%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic1220
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White264251
 4.9%
Two or More Races1526
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheraw High

Cheraw High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cheraw Intermediate
Elementary : Cheraw Primary
Middle : Long Middle

Students at Cheraw High are 54% African American, 38% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Cheraw High ranks in the bottom 20.4% of South Carolina high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Cheraw High.


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