Since 1968, Chesterfield County has operated a single school district which now consists of two primary schools, seven elementary/intermediate schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. Total enrollment in the county's public schools for 2009 is estimated to be 7888 students.
The Chesterfield County School District ascribes to a democratic education philosophy designed to produce well-informed citizens who can become productive members of home, community and nation. Recognizing the dignity and worth of each individual, they strive to provide an appropriate educational program designed to recognize students' individual needs as well as providing for a basic education in language, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education, career and technology training and the arts.
Chesterfield County's average yearly expenditure per pupil is near the state average as is the county's millage rate for taxes. Almost $20 million in facility improvements have taken place in the district within the eight years prior to the passage of the bond referendum in May, 2000. With the passage of the bond referendum, the district entered into a $78 million building and renovation program that has been completed recently.
In 2008, 422 seniors graduated from Chesterfield County's four high schools.
Chesterfield County School District is composed of four attendance areas:
The Cheraw attendance area has one primary school (grades K-2), one intermediate school (grades 3-5), one middle (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12).
The Chesterfield-Ruby attendance area has two elementary schools (grades K-5), one middle school (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12)
The McBee-Plainview attendance area has two elementary schools (grades K-6) and one high school (grades 7-12).
The Pageland-Jefferson attendance area has one primary school (grades K-2), two elementary schools (grades 3-5), one middle school (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12).
Chesterfield County School District is in the midst of great and exciting educational progress. The district is at the forefront of innovation and restructuring initiatives taking place in the educational community today. We welcome community input and participation and encourage citizens to join in the excitement that is in Chesterfield County School District today.
