Top Rankings
Anderson 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,131 students in Anderson 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
12,131 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
844 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anderson 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 74 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
79%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
32%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
45%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,520 is higher than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,833 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$225 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$204 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,520
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,833
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Anderson 05 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Westside High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Mclees Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 716-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Nevitt Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Gr: 6-8 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Varennes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Highway 29 South
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5215
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Homeland Park Primary
Magnet School
3519 Wilmont Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200
Gr: PK | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 05 School District?
Anderson 05 School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,131 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District is ranked #19 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 05hool District?
45% of Anderson 05hool District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 05hool District?
Anderson 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,833 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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