Top Rankings
Anderson 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,001 students in Anderson 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
11,001 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
695 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Anderson 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 81 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.67
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
167 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,237 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
830 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
8%
31%
# White Students
8,181 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
74%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
565 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
381
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
702
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
839
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
776
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
832
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
807
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
787
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
830
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
823
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
837
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
930
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
879
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
808
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
770
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,424
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,470
$14,817
Best Anderson 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wren High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #22.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #33.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,086 students
Rank: #55.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Grades: 3-5
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #99.
Hunt Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Wren Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 382 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 770 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Grades: PK-2
| 818 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 01 School District?
Anderson 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,001 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 01hool District?
Anderson 01hool District is ranked #2 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 01hool District?
74% of Anderson 01hool District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 01hool District?
Anderson 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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