| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson School District 1 | Easley | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 10,839 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Anderson School District 4 | Pendleton | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 3,005 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Anderson School District 2 | Belton | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 3,494 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Abbeville County School District | Iva | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,864 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Anderson School District 3 | Starr | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2,737 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Anderson School District 5 | Anderson | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 12,560 | 19 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Anderson County compares
Together they enroll 35,499 students across 60 schools. The largest is Anderson School District 5 with 12,560 students. Districts here average 9.5/10, above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Anderson County is Anderson School District 1 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Anderson County, SC?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Anderson County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Anderson County, SC?
Of the districts serving Anderson County, Anderson School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.