Anderson 03 School District
School District · Iva, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#65 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,976
$1,355 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,695 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Anderson 03 ranks #65 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Anderson 03's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crescent High (6.9/10), Starr-Iva Middle (6.1/10), and Starr Elementary (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Anderson 03
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crescent High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Starr-Iva Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Starr Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Iva Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Flat Rock Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anderson 03
Anderson 03 is a Iva, South Carolina school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,695 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $12,976 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Anderson 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crescent High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Anderson 03 students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Anderson 03, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anderson 03 with test data.
Schools in Anderson 03
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Iva
- Total Enrollment
- 2,695
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- District spending per student
- $12,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 03?
Anderson 03 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anderson 03?
The average composite rating for Anderson 03 is 5.6/10. 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 03?
Anderson 03's district-level spending was $12,976 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 03?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anderson 03 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anderson 03?
Crescent High is the highest-rated school in Anderson 03 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Anderson 03?
Across schools in Anderson 03 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anderson 03 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Anderson 03 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
How we rate schools
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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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