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#579 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 49% in state
Westside High
High School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
806 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westside High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside High 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$58,746
Median home value
$210,100
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29625; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Oakwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Anderson Five Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 68 | 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.
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
- #9 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
Westside High is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside High
Westside High is a public high school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 1,714 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside High
What grades does Westside High serve?
Westside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westside High?
Westside High has an enrollment of approximately 1,714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside High rank in SC?
Westside High ranks #579 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Westside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Westside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westside High a charter school?
No, Westside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside High a Title I school?
No, Westside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside High?
80.5% of students at Westside High 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
- 1,714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29625)
- 27,475
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 29625; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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