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#482 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 41% in state
Anderson Five Charter School
High School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1225 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anderson Five Charter School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anderson Five Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,808
Median home value
$80,100
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| The South Carolina Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Westside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson 05
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anderson Five Charter School is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson Five Charter School
Anderson Five Charter School is a public high school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 68 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson Five Charter School
What grades does Anderson Five Charter School serve?
Anderson Five Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anderson Five Charter School?
Anderson Five Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Five Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Five Charter School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Five Charter School rank in SC?
Anderson Five Charter School ranks #482 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Anderson Five Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Five Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Five Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Five Charter School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Anderson Five Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Anderson Five Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Anderson Five Charter School a Title I school?
No, Anderson Five Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Five Charter School?
50.0% of students at Anderson Five Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5538
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 29624)
- 14,490
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29624; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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