Anderson County Schools & Education
Anderson County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,401
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#28
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Anderson County
Measured School Summary
Anderson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 87.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,401 per pupil, Anderson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Anderson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
55 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #28 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
87.8%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,401
$764 below the state average
School coverage
55
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Anderson County has 55 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Anderson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Anderson County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#28
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Anderson 05
Elementary to high school visible
12,560 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
Anderson 01
Elementary to high school visible
10,839 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Anderson 02
Elementary to high school visible
3,494 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Anderson 04
Elementary to high school visible
3,005 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Anderson 05 is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Anderson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Anderson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Anderson County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse and Expansive System
Anderson County features a large education infrastructure with 55 schools and 33,302 students. The county is uniquely organized into seven different school districts to serve its diverse population.
Anderson 05 and 01 Lead the Way
Anderson 05 is the largest district with 12,560 students, closely followed by Anderson 01 with 10,839. Three charter schools operate here, representing roughly 5.5% of the county's educational options.
Large Schools in Suburban Settings
With 23 suburban and 21 rural schools, the county offers a mix of environments and an average school size of 628 students. T. L. Hanna High is the largest campus, serving a student body of 1,910.
School Overview
Total Schools
55
in Anderson County
Reported Enrollment
33,302
55 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
3
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Anderson County
Anderson 05
GuideAnderson 01
GuideAnderson 02
GuideAnderson 04
Anderson 03
Anderson 80
Anderson 81
55 Public Schools in Anderson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 55 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Profile | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29621Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,910 |
| Westside High | Profile | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29625Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,769 |
| Wren High | Profile | Anderson 01 | Piedmont, 29673Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,202 |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Profile | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29625Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,131 |
| Belton Honea Path High | Profile | Anderson 02 | Honea Path, 29654Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,097 |
| Palmetto High | Profile | Anderson 01 | Williamston, 29697Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,021 |
| Powdersville High | Profile | Anderson 01 | Greenville, 29611Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 999 |
| Wren Middle | Profile | Anderson 01 | Piedmont, 29673Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 973 |
| Pendleton High | Record | Anderson 04 | Anderson, 29625Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 880 |
| Concrete Primary | Record | Anderson 01 | Easley, 29642Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 843 |
| Spearman Elementary | Record | Anderson 01 | Piedmont, 29673Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 801 |
| Crescent High | Record | Anderson 03 | Iva, 29655Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 796 |
| Palmetto Middle | Record | Anderson 01 | Williamston, 29697Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 774 |
| Powdersville Middle | Record | Anderson 01 | Greenville, 29611Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 756 |
| Powdersville Elementary | Record | Anderson 01 | Greenville, 29611Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 751 |
| Glenview Middle | Record | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29621Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 733 |
| Midway Elementary | Record | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29621Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| Starr-Iva Middle | Record | Anderson 03 | Starr, 29684Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 658 |
| Centerville Elementary | Record | Anderson 05 | Anderson, 29625Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Wren Elementary | Record | Anderson 01 | Piedmont, 29673Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
T. L. Hanna High
Anderson 05
Anderson, 29621 / Suburb: Small
Westside High
Anderson 05
Anderson, 29625 / Suburb: Small
Wren High
Anderson 01
Piedmont, 29673 / Rural: Fringe
Robert Anderson Middle
Anderson 05
Anderson, 29625 / Suburb: Small
Belton Honea Path High
Anderson 02
Honea Path, 29654 / Rural: Fringe
Palmetto High
Anderson 01
Williamston, 29697 / Suburb: Large
Powdersville High
Anderson 01
Greenville, 29611 / Suburb: Large
Wren Middle
Anderson 01
Piedmont, 29673 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,401
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Anderson County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Anderson County, South Carolina?
Anderson County features a large education infrastructure with 55 schools and 33,302 students. The county is uniquely organized into seven different school districts to serve its diverse population.
What are the major school districts in Anderson County, South Carolina?
Anderson 05 is the largest district with 12,560 students, closely followed by Anderson 01 with 10,839. Three charter schools operate here, representing roughly 5.5% of the county's educational options.
What is the school experience like in Anderson County?
With 23 suburban and 21 rural schools, the county offers a mix of environments and an average school size of 628 students. T. L. Hanna High is the largest campus, serving a student body of 1,910.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.