C+
Average
64/100

Cheraw High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 649 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 52% · Math 57% proficient · 37th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
616
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%37/100reading 20th percentile, math 54th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+3 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%65%reading -12 pts, math +2 pts34th percentile (list)
Black47%47%reading -9 pts, math +5 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading -13 pts, math +1 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 649 Chesterfield Highway
City Cheraw
ZIP Code 29520
District 4501560
NCES School ID 450156000314
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29520

Understanding the community around Cheraw High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,724
Per Capita Income $27,606
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,500
Median Rent $842
Owner-Occupied 66.7%
Renter-Occupied 33.3%
View full data for ZIP 29520 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cheraw High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.6%
White 38.2%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 616
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cheraw High?
Cheraw High has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cheraw High?
Cheraw High has 616 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Cheraw High serve?
Cheraw High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cheraw High receive per student?
Cheraw High receives $13,849 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cheraw High in 29520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$161,258
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
33.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026