Top Rankings
Anderson 04 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,103 students in Anderson 04 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 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
6 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
3,103 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Anderson 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 81 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
428 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
14%
31%
# White Students
2,262 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
73%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
202 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
218
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,528 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,528
$15,220
Spending / Student
$16,744
$14,817
Best Anderson 04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Townville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
La France Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Williams Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 Riverside Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 East Queen Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 04 School District?
Anderson 04 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,103 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 04hool District?
Anderson 04hool District is ranked #4 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 04hool District?
73% of Anderson 04hool District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 04hool District?
Anderson 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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