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25 schools in Anderson

South Carolina · Public K-12

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

7-year change in Anderson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,880
+420 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 54%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
30%
was 31%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson Five Charter SchoolHigh09-1261
Anderson Institute of TechnologyHigh09-120
Calhoun Academy of the ArtsElementaryPK-05424
Centerville ElementaryElementaryPK-05536
Concord ElementaryElementaryPK-05615
Flat Rock ElementaryElementaryPK-05429
Glenview MiddleMiddle06-08677
Homeland Park PrimaryElementaryPK-02397
McCants MiddleMiddle06-08572
McLees ElementaryElementaryPK-05543
Midway ElementaryElementaryPK-05675
Nevitt Forest ElementaryElementaryPK-05530
New Prospect ElementaryElementaryPK-05419
North Pointe ElementaryElementaryPK-05504
Pendleton HighHigh09-12924
Robert Anderson MiddleMiddle06-081,134
South Carolina Preparatory AcademyHigh06-12391
South Carolina Preparatory Leadership SchoolHigh06-121,005
Southwood Academy for the ArtsMiddle06-08409
T. L. Hanna HighHigh09-121,899
The South Carolina Preparatory AcademyHigh06-12692
Varennes ElementaryElementary03-05389
West Market School of Early EducationElementaryPK-PK156
Westside HighHigh09-121,687
Whitehall ElementaryElementaryPK-05504

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3%: 14,460 students in SY 2017-18 versus 14,880 in SY 2024-25. Anderson now counts 23 public schools, up from 22 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 54% to 49%.

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, 4 middle, 8 high public 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.