Anderson 01 School District

801 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Anderson 01 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,001 students in Anderson 01 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 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
11,001 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
695 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#3 out of 74 school districts
(Top 5%)
61%
43%
67%
52%
65%
50%
94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
8%
31%
% White
74%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,424
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,470
$14,817

Best Anderson 01 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,037 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Wren High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Gr: 3-5 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Hunt Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Wren Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Concrete Primary
535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Gr: PK-2 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 01 School District?
Anderson 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,001 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 01hool District?
Anderson 01hool District is ranked #3 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 01hool District?
74% of Anderson 01hool District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 01hool District?
Anderson 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,001 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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