D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Cheraw Intermediate

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 421 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 24th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%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 proficiency31% (−18 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White42%47%reading -20 pts, math -19 pts16th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income27%30%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts20th 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 421 Chesterfield Highway
City Cheraw
ZIP Code 29520
District 4501560
NCES School ID 450156000170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29520

Understanding the community around Cheraw Intermediate 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%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cheraw Intermediate.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 55.3%
White 35.1%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 27.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cheraw Intermediate?
Cheraw Intermediate has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cheraw Intermediate?
Cheraw Intermediate has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Cheraw Intermediate serve?
Cheraw Intermediate serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cheraw Intermediate receive per student?
Cheraw Intermediate receives $13,849 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cheraw Intermediate 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