Anderson 05 School District
School District · Anderson, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Anderson 05?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Anderson 05 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.
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Pointe Elementary
Anderson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mccants Middle
Anderson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#44 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,515
$816 vs South Carolina median
District size
12,478 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Anderson 05 ranks #44 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Anderson 05's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwood Academy for the Arts (8.7/10), North Pointe Elementary (8.4/10), and Mccants Middle (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 05 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Anderson 05
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwood Academy for the Arts | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | North Pointe Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mccants Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Concord Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Midway Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | T. L. Hanna High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mclees Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Anderson Five Charter School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Westside High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Calhoun Academy of the Arts | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anderson 05
Anderson 05 is a Anderson, South Carolina school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 12,478 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,515 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Anderson 05 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwood Academy for the Arts, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Anderson 05 students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Anderson 05, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anderson 05 with test data.
Schools in Anderson 05
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Anderson
- Total Enrollment
- 12,478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 850
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 05?
Anderson 05 has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anderson 05?
The average composite rating for Anderson 05 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Anderson 05?
Anderson 05 spends $13,515 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anderson 05?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anderson 05 is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anderson 05?
Southwood Academy for the Arts is the highest-rated school in Anderson 05 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Anderson 05?
Across schools in Anderson 05 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anderson 05 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Anderson 05 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 19 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
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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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