25 schools in Anderson

South Carolina · Public K-12

Public-school families in Anderson pick from 25 schools serving the city's roughly 15,572 K-12 students (13 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high).

4-year change in Anderson

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

14,880

+1,003 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

+2 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

30,051

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

15,572

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Anderson Five Charter School	High	09-12	61
Anderson Institute of Technology	High	09-12	0
Calhoun Academy of the Arts	Elementary	PK-05	424
Centerville Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	536
Concord Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	615
Flat Rock Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	429
Glenview Middle	Middle	06-08	677
Homeland Park Primary	Elementary	PK-02	397
McCants Middle	Middle	06-08	572
McLees Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	543
Midway Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	675
Nevitt Forest Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	530
New Prospect Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	419
North Pointe Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	504
Pendleton High	High	09-12	924
Robert Anderson Middle	Middle	06-08	1,134
South Carolina Preparatory Academy	High	06-12	391
South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School	High	06-12	1,005
Southwood Academy for the Arts	Middle	06-08	409
T. L. Hanna High	High	09-12	1,899
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy	High	06-12	692
Varennes Elementary	Elementary	03-05	389
West Market School of Early Education	Elementary	PK-PK	156
Westside High	High	09-12	1,687
Whitehall Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	504

About Anderson

Anderson is a broad South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 25 schools and 15,572 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 13,877 students in SY 2020-21 versus 14,880 in SY 2024-25. Anderson now counts 23 public schools, up from 21 in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Anderson discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Anderson, South Carolina?

There are 25 public K-12 schools in Anderson, with a combined enrollment of about 15,572.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Anderson?

Anderson has 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

What is the largest public school in Anderson?

T. L. Hanna High is the largest public school in Anderson by enrollment, with approximately 1,899 students.

What school districts serve Anderson?

Anderson is served by 6 public school districts, including Anderson 05, Anderson 03, Anderson 81, Anderson 04, Limestone Charters Association and 1 other.

What grade levels do public schools in Anderson cover?

Public schools in Anderson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Anderson?

4 of the 25 public schools in Anderson are charter schools.