For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 27,069 students in Anderson County, SC (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,793 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, SC are Belton Honea Path High School, Belton Preparatory Academy and Pendleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Anderson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton Honea Path High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11000 Belton-honea Path Highwa
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7382
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7382
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #22.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Crescent High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: #77.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #88.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Southwood For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1221 Harriett Circle
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-3800
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #1313.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1515.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #1616.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #1818.
Westside High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #1919.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2020.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2121.
Fork Shoals School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2222.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Thompson Road
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2323.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #2424.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #2525.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #2626.
Honea Path Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
806 East Greer Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2727.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2828.
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
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2929.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #3030.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #3131.
Honea Path Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #3232.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #3333.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3014 N. Main Street Suite K
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-11
| 228 students
Rank: #3434.
Calhoun Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5090
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #3535.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
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Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Charles Aiken Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Perry Correctional Institution (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Anderson County, SC include Belton Honea Path High School, Belton Preparatory Academy and Pendleton High School.
How many public schools are located in Anderson County, SC?
49 public schools are located in Anderson County, SC.
What percentage of students in Anderson County, SC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County, SC?
Anderson County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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