Public schools in Anderson, SC
24 open public schools with an address in Anderson, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,880
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Anderson public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Anderson, SC: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,880 students, an average of 620 per school. The largest campus is T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), and the largest elementary school is Midway Elementary (675).
Anderson 05 operates the most schools here (19), and 3 regular districts have at least one Anderson campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Anderson
Anderson 05
Public school district
19 schools in Anderson
Limestone Charters Association
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Anderson · 17 total
Anderson 03
Public school district
1 school in Anderson · 5 total
Anderson 04
Public school district
1 school in Anderson · 6 total
Anderson 81
Specialized public school district
1 school in Anderson
Elementary schools in Anderson
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Academy of the Arts Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 424 | 12.9:1 | |
| Centerville Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 536 | 12.7:1 | |
| Concord Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 615 | 15.4:1 | |
| Flat Rock Elementary Anderson 03 | PK–05 | 429 | 14.3:1 | |
| Homeland Park Primary Anderson 05 | PK–02 | 397 | 13.9:1 | |
| McLees Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 543 | 14:1 | |
| Midway Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 675 | 13.7:1 | |
| Nevitt Forest Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 530 | 14.5:1 | |
| New Prospect Elementary Anderson 05 · Magnet | PK–05 | 419 | 12.9:1 | |
| North Pointe Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 504 | 15.4:1 | |
| Varennes Elementary Anderson 05 | 03–05 | 389 | 13.1:1 | |
| Whitehall Elementary Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 504 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Anderson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview Middle Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 677 | 12.8:1 | |
| McCants Middle Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 572 | 14.5:1 | |
| Robert Anderson Middle Anderson 05 | 06–08 | 1,134 | 12.9:1 | |
| Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson 05 · Magnet | 06–08 | 409 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Anderson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Five Charter School Anderson 05 · Charter | 09–12 | 61 | 3.2:1 | |
| Anderson Institute of Technology Anderson 81 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Pendleton High Anderson 04 | 09–12 | 924 | 15.9:1 | |
| South Carolina Preparatory Academy Limestone Charters Association · Charter | 06–12 | 391 | 37.2:1 | |
| South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School Limestone Charters Association · Charter | 06–12 | 1,005 | 60.9:1 | |
| T. L. Hanna High Anderson 05 | 09–12 | 1,899 | 18.3:1 | |
| Westside High Anderson 05 | 09–12 | 1,687 | 17.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Market School of Early Education Anderson 05 | PK–PK | 156 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black30%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Anderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,880 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anderson
How many public schools are in Anderson, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Anderson: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,880 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anderson?
Schools with an address in Anderson belong to 5 education agencies, led by Anderson 05 (19 schools), Limestone Charters Association (2 schools), Anderson 03 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Anderson?
T. L. Hanna High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anderson, with 1,899 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anderson?
Yes. 3 of the 24 public schools in Anderson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Anderson Five Charter School, South Carolina Preparatory Academy, South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anderson public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anderson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities