Anderson 01 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 14 public schools managed by Anderson 01 School District serving 9,926 students in Williamston, South Carolina.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the state average of 16:1.
Anderson 01 School District (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Williamston Cedar Grove Elementary School107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864)847-3500
Grades: PK-5 | 629 students
- Easley Concrete Primary535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864)269-4571
Grades: PK-2 | 723 students
- Easley Hunt Meadows Elementary School420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864)850-3987
Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
- Williamston Palmetto Elementary School1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864)847-5442
Grades: PK-5 | 594 students
- Williamston Palmetto High School804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864)847-7311
Grades: 9-12 | 1019 students
- Williamston Palmetto Middle School803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864)847-4333
Grades: 6-8 | 746 students
- Greenville Powdersville Elementary School139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864)269-4431
Grades: 3-5 | 626 students
- Greenville Powdersville High School145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864)312-5641
Grades: 9-12 | 877 students
- Greenville Powdersville Middle School135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864)269-1821
Grades: 6-8 | 641 students
- Piedmont Spearman Elementary School2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864)947-9787
Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
- Pelzer West Pelzer Elementary School10 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864)947-6424
Grades: PK-5 | 442 students
- Piedmont Wren Elementary School226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864)850-5950
Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
- Piedmont Wren High School905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864)850-5900
Grades: 9-12 | 1165 students
- Piedmont Wren Middle School1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864)850-5930
Grades: 6-8 | 758 students
Overview
| School District Name | Anderson 01 School District |
| # of Schools | n/a |
| # of Students | 9,926 students |
| # of Teachers | 547 Teacher(s) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| # of Male Students | 4,961 students |
| % Male Students | 50% |
| # of Female Students | 4,965 students |
| % Female Students | 50% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.31 |
| # of American Indian Students | 25 students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 92 students |
| % Asian Students | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 640 students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 606 students |
| % Black Students | 6% |
| # of White Students | 8,204 students |
| % White Students | 83% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 358 students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 326 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 675 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 712 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 758 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 715 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 811 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 723 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 710 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 705 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 730 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 765 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 831 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 698 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 767 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - |
District Comparison
- Anderson 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 85 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SC) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% |
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Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,072 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,528. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,665 is less than the state average of $10,726. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| Total Revenue | $76 MM | $39 MM |
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| Spending | $100 MM | $40 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,072 | $10,528 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,665 | $10,726 |
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