Chesnee: Schools & Education
Chesnee is served by 6 public schools. Rainbow Lake Middle is the largest at 1,009 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 3,816 students.
- ~149 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 149 residents per school. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Spartanburg 02 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,816 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 254 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,612 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 68.4% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Sherman College of Chiropractic |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sherman College of Chiropractic |
| Nearest College · City | Spartanburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (864) 578-8770 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Chesnee Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 100 Pickens Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (864) 461-2423 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29323 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2611 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12