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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,593 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 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Anderson 01 School District are Wren High School, Powdersville High School and Palmetto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Anderson 01 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
10,593 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
670 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Anderson 01 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#3 out of 83 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anderson 01  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anderson 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anderson 01  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
999 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
767 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
7%
32%
# White Students
8,131 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
77%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
513 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
364
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
756
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
774
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
781
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
736
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
748
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
779
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
796
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
838
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
868
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
925
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
820
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
684
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
724
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,027 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anderson 01  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$159 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Anderson 01  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,864
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anderson 01  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,027
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anderson 01  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anderson 01 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wren High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #22.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #33.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #44.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Grades: 3-5
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #77.
Hunt Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wren Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1313.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
Concrete Primary
535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Grades: PK-2
| 811 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 01 School District?
Anderson 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,593 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 01 School District?
Anderson 01 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 01 School District?
77% of Anderson 01 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 01 School District?
Anderson 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,027 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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