Top Rankings
Anderson 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Anderson 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Anderson 03 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 81 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.67
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
245 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
9%
31%
# White Students
2,091 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
78%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
177
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,023 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,100
$15,220
Spending / Student
$13,023
$14,817
Best Anderson 03 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Thompson Road
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Starr-iva Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 03 School District?
Anderson 03 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 03hool District?
Anderson 03hool District is ranked #10 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 03hool District?
78% of Anderson 03hool District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 03hool District?
Anderson 03hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 03hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,023 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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