For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,654 students in 29625, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29625, SC are Pendleton High School and Westside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29625 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29625, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29625 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29625, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Gr: 9-12
29625, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29625, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29625, SC include Pendleton High School and Westside High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29625?
3 public high schools are located in 29625.
What is the racial composition of students in 29625?
29625 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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