Top 10 Best Anderson County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 6,214 students in Anderson County, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, Southwood For The Arts and Mccants Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Anderson County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Southwood For The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Mccants Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Honea Path Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Belton Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Glenview Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #99.
Starr-iva Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert Anderson Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: n/an/a
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3014 N. Main Street Suite K
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-11
| 228 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anderson County, SC

Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Southwood For The Arts and Mccants Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County, SC?
11 public middle schools are located in Anderson County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County, SC?
Anderson County, SC public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 51% (majority Black).

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