Anderson 01 School District
School District · Williamston, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,001
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,001
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Anderson 01?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Anderson 01 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Powdersville Elementary
Greenville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Powdersville High
Greenville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#13 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,981
$3,350 vs South Carolina median
District size
11,001 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Anderson 01 ranks #13 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Anderson 01's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Powdersville Elementary (7.7/10), Powdersville High (7.5/10), and Spearman Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Anderson 01 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Anderson 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powdersville Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Powdersville High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Spearman Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Wren Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Wren High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Powdersville Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Hunt Meadows Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Palmetto High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Cedar Grove Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Palmetto Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anderson 01
Anderson 01 is a Williamston, South Carolina school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 11,001 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $10,981 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Anderson 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Powdersville Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Anderson 01 students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Anderson 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anderson 01 with test data.
Schools in Anderson 01
14 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools3
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Williamston
- Total Enrollment
- 11,001
- Teachers (FTE)
- 693
- District spending per student
- $10,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 01?
Anderson 01 has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anderson 01?
The average composite rating for Anderson 01 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Anderson 01?
Anderson 01's district-level spending was $10,981 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anderson 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anderson 01 is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anderson 01?
Powdersville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Anderson 01 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Anderson 01?
Across schools in Anderson 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anderson 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Anderson 01 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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