Top Rankings
Anderson 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,893 students in Anderson 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
2,893 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Anderson 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 83 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
391 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
2,145 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
74%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
241
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,727 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,960 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,727
$15,453
Spending / Student
$17,960
$15,044
Best Anderson 04 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 04 School District?
Anderson 04 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,893 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 04 School District?
Anderson 04 School District is ranked #3 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 04 School District?
74% of Anderson 04 School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 04 School District?
Anderson 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,960 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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