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Anderson 01

South Carolina · Public School District
14
Schools
10,839
Students
$14,120
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.1%
Graduation Rate
+5.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anderson 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 10,839 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,120 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Grove ElementaryPK–05602
Concrete PrimaryPK–02843
Hunt Meadows ElementaryPK–05574
Palmetto ElementaryPK–05565
Powdersville Elementary03–05751
Spearman ElementaryPK–05801
West Pelzer ElementaryPK–05362
Wren ElementaryPK–05616
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Palmetto Middle06–08774
Powdersville Middle06–08756
Wren Middle06–08973
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Palmetto High09–121,021
Powdersville High09–12999
Wren High09–121,202
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,120Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
37%
State
49.8%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal
13.2%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
10,839
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.1% graduation rate — 5.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 01?
Anderson 01 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 10,839 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson 01?
The graduation rate is 92.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson 01 spend per student?
Anderson 01 spends $14,120 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson 01?
55% of students in Anderson 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson 01?
No, Anderson 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson 01 serve?
Anderson 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.