Summary:
The city of Cheraw, South Carolina is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools (Cheraw Primary and Cheraw Intermediate), 1 middle school (Long Middle), and 1 high school (Cheraw High). These schools serve a high-poverty student population, with all 4 schools having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate.
Among the schools, Cheraw High stands out as the highest-performing, with the highest graduation rate at 85.4% and the lowest dropout rate at 2.3%. It also outperforms the Chesterfield 01 district and state averages in several end-of-course exams. In contrast, Long Middle and Cheraw Intermediate have lower proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending across the schools, ranging from $13,301 to $14,743, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 22.5%. Addressing these issues, such as targeted interventions and support, will be crucial to ensuring all students in Cheraw have access to a quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
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