Top 5 Best Anderson Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,774 students in Anderson, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, SC are Pendleton High School, T. L. Hanna High School and Westside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Anderson, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is T. L. Hanna High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Anderson, SC (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,892 students
Rank: #33.
Westside High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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, South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 421 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 high schools in Anderson, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, SC include Pendleton High School, T. L. Hanna High School and Westside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson, SC?
6 public high schools are located in Anderson, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson, SC?
Anderson, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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