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Anderson 05

South Carolina · Public School District
19
Schools
12,560
Students
$14,281
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
79.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+27pp vs nat'l
83.7%
Graduation Rate
-2.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anderson 05 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 12,560 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,281 is near the national average for a US public school district. 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calhoun Academy of the ArtsPK–05473
Centerville ElementaryPK–05620
Concord ElementaryPK–05596
Homeland Park PrimaryPK–02427
McLees ElementaryPK–05592
Midway ElementaryPK–05699
Nevitt Forest ElementaryPK–05577
New Prospect ElementaryPK–05464
North Pointe ElementaryPK–05492
Varennes Elementary03–05370
Whitehall ElementaryPK–05534
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenview Middle06–08733
McCants Middle06–08563
Robert Anderson Middle06–081,131
Southwood Academy for the Arts06–08394
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson Five Charter SchoolCharter09–1272
T. L. Hanna High09–121,910
Westside High09–121,769
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Market School of Early EducationPK–PK144
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,281Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
39%
State
47.8%
Local (property tax)
39.1%
Federal
13.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
12,560
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 05?
Anderson 05 has 19 public schools, serving a total of 12,560 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson 05?
The graduation rate is 83.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson 05 spend per student?
Anderson 05 spends $14,281 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson 05?
79% of students in Anderson 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson 05?
Yes — 1 of the 19 schools in Anderson 05 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Anderson 05 serve?
Anderson 05 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson 05?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson 05 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.