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Best Anderson Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,485 students in Anderson, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, SC are Southwood Academy For The Arts, Mccants Middle School and Glenview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mccants Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2575 Old Williamston Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 716-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] 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 middle schools in Anderson, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, SC include Southwood Academy For The Arts, Mccants Middle School and Glenview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson?
5 public middle schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Anderson are often viewed compared to one another?

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