Excellent
#36 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Middle School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1110 Southwood Street, Anderson, SC 29624
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwood Academy for the Arts score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwood Academy for the Arts 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 | 1.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Robert Anderson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,176 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Mccants MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #1 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
Southwood Academy for the Arts is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwood Academy for the Arts
Southwood Academy for the Arts is a public middle school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwood Academy for the Arts
What grades does Southwood Academy for the Arts serve?
Southwood Academy for the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwood Academy for the Arts?
Southwood Academy for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwood Academy for the Arts rank in SC?
Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks #36 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Southwood Academy for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwood Academy for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Southwood Academy for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwood Academy for the Arts has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Southwood Academy for the Arts a charter school?
No, Southwood Academy for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwood Academy for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Southwood Academy for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwood Academy for the Arts?
55.3% of students at Southwood Academy for the Arts 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5205
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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