Very Good
#313 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 27% in state
Wren High
High School · Anderson 01 · Piedmont, SC
An Anderson 01 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 Wren School Road, Piedmont, SC 29673
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wren High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wren 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,955/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,630
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Anderson 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,086 | Compare → |
| Powdersville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,037 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson 01
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wren High is listed in Anderson 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wren High
Wren High is a public high school in Piedmont, SC, part of Anderson 01, serving approximately 1,264 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wren High
What grades does Wren High serve?
Wren High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wren High?
Wren High has an enrollment of approximately 1,264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wren High rank in SC?
Wren High ranks #313 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Wren High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wren High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wren High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wren High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wren High a charter school?
No, Wren High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wren High a Title I school?
No, Wren High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wren High?
39.8% of students at Wren 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
- 1,264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (864) 850-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29673)
- 30,812
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 29673; 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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