Anderson 04 School District

315 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,103 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 57% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
3,103 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#4 out of 81 school districts
(Top 5%)
58%
41%
65%
52%
66%
50%
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
14%
31%
% White
73%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,528 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,528
$15,220
Spending / Student
$16,744
$14,817

Best Anderson 04 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 04 School District?
Anderson 04 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,103 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 04hool District?
Anderson 04hool District is ranked #4 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 04hool District?
73% of Anderson 04hool District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 04hool District?
Anderson 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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