Top Rankings
Anderson 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Anderson 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
51爆料s in Anderson 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,274 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
793,779 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
55,959 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anderson 03 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 74 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
9%
31%
% White
78%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,223. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,023 is less than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,100
$15,223
Spending / Student
$13,023
$14,820
Best Anderson 03 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Thompson Road
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 296-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Starr-iva Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson 03 School District?
Anderson 03 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 03hool District?
Anderson 03hool District is ranked #11 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 03hool District?
78% of Anderson 03hool District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 03hool District?
Anderson 03hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 03hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,023 is less than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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