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Anderson 05 School District

400 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Anderson 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,601 students in Anderson 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
12,601 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
858 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#19 out of 74 school districts
(Top 30%)
49%
43%
53%
52%
50%
50%
79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
33%
31%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,874 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$183 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,492
$15,220
Spending / Student
$12,874
$14,817

Best Anderson 05 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Westside High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #77.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #99.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1111.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1212.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1313.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1414.
Nevitt Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1515.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1717.
Varennes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 South Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5225
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Grades: PK
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 05 School District?
Anderson 05 School District manages 20 public schools serving 12,601 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District is ranked #19 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 05hool District?
46% of Anderson 05hool District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,874 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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