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Best Anderson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,408 students in Anderson, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, SC are Pendleton High School, T. L. Hanna High School and Westside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Anderson, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is T. L. Hanna High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Anderson, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,994 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Westside High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,714 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Gr: 9-12
Lakeside Middle School (Closed 2018)
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Southwood Middle School (Closed 2012)
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
West Market Family Ed. Center (Closed 2005)
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, SC include Pendleton High School, T. L. Hanna High School and Westside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson?
6 public high schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Anderson are often viewed compared to one another?

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