Public schools in Belton, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Belton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,935
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Belton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Belton, SC: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,935 students, an average of 387 per school. The largest campus is Marshall Primary (459 students).
Anderson 02 operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.6:1, higher than 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Belton
Elementary schools in Belton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Elementary Anderson 02 | 03–05 | 379 | 14.6:1 | |
| Belton Preparatory Academy Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–08 | 449 | 14.6:1 | |
| Marshall Primary Anderson 02 | PK–02 | 459 | 15.8:1 | |
| Wright Elementary Anderson 02 | KG–05 | 193 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Belton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Middle Anderson 02 | 06–08 | 455 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.2%
- Hispanic8%
- Black13.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Belton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,935 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belton
How many public schools are in Belton, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Belton: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 1,935 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belton?
Schools with an address in Belton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Anderson 02 (4 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Belton?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Belton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Belton Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belton public schools is 14.6:1, higher than 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 Belton 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.
Nearby South Carolina cities
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