Cheraw High School is in South Carolina. It is part of the Chesterfield County School District. It is at 649 Chesterfield Highway. Braves are the school mascot. It serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of about 650.[1] A majority of students are African American and 100 percent of the student body is categorized as economically disadvantaged. The school's math and reading scores are below the state average.[1]
Harold Palmera became principal in 2024.[2] Chauncey Malachi served as principal.[3] David Byrd has been athletic director for more than two decades. He is also Cheraw's mayor. Andy Poole is the football team's coach.[4][5] Johnny White preceded him.[6]
In 2020 the school won its second straight 2A football championship.[7]
Wrestling coach Porter was inducted into the SCACA hall of fame.[8]Tom Brewer was a volunteer pitching coach at the school.[9]
In 1954 members of the senior class visited the U.S. Senate.[10]