Cheraw High School
| Cheraw High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
649 Chesterfield Highway  | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school | 
| Established | 1924 | 
| School district | Chesterfield County School District | 
| Grades | 9-12 | 
| Enrollment | c. 650 | 
| Mascot | Braves | 
Cheraw High School in South Carolina 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. 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.
Harold Palmera became principal in 2024. Chauncey Malachi served as principal. 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. Johnny White preceded him.
In 2020, the school won its second straight 2A football championship.
Wrestling coach Porter was inducted into the SCACA Hall of Fame. Tom Brewer was a volunteer pitching coach at the school.
In 1954, members of the senior class visited the U.S. Senate.