📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Anderson County, SC
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anderson School District 1 | Williamston | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Anderson School District 4 | Pendleton | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Anderson School District 2 | Honea Path | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #4 | Anderson School District 3 | Iva | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #5 | Anderson School District 5 | Anderson | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
Best School Districts in Anderson County, South Carolina (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Anderson County, South Carolina that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in South Carolina, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Anderson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Anderson County, South Carolina? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Anderson County, South Carolina, the highest-rated is Anderson School District 1 (Williamston), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of South Carolina districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.