Best Schools in Anderson County, SC
Anderson County, SC has 72 public schools (13 high, 14 middle, 39 elementary) serving 43,328 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Anderson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anderson County, SC
The top high schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
2. Woodmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
3. Wren High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
4. Crescent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
5. Dixie High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 507 Students
6. Belton Honea Path High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
7. Powdersville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
8. T. L. Hanna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
9. Pendleton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
10. Westside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1769 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anderson County, SC
The top middle schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwood Academy For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Powdersville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
3. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
4. Wren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
5. Honea Path Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
6. Glenview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
7. Mccants Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
8. Ralph Chandler Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
9. Palmetto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
10. Starr-iva Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anderson County, SC
The top elementary schools in Anderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Lebanon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
2. Wren Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. La France Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
4. Wright Elementary
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Anderson 02 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
5. Starr Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
6. Spearman Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
7. North Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
8. West Pelzer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
9. Powdersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 751 Students
10. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anderson County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anderson County, SC has a total population of 203,718 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anderson County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Anderson County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anderson County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anderson County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anderson County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anderson County, SC
How many schools are in Anderson County, SC?
Anderson County, SC has 72 public schools: 13 high schools, 14 middle schools and 39 elementary schools, serving 43,328 students in total.
How do schools in Anderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 72 schools in Anderson County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Anderson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Anderson County
10 places in Anderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Anderson (20)
- Belton (5)
- Pendleton (4)
- Piedmont (4)
- Williamston (4)
- Honea Path (3)
- Iva (2)
- Starr (2)
- Townville (1)
- West Pelzer (1)
School districts (5)
- Anderson 05 (19 schools)
- Anderson 01 (14 schools)
- Anderson 02 (7 schools)
- Anderson 04 (6 schools)
- Anderson 03 (5 schools)