2024 Best Schools in Anderson County

#1 Best Private High Schools in Anderson County.

Montessori School of Anderson

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

ANDERSON, SC,

PK, K-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Highly recommend! Excellent preparation for college and graduates are attending prestigious universities across the nation.— Excellent academics at all levels with an emphasis on character education....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 114,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

Southwood Academy for the Arts

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I went to Southwood Academy from 2016-2019, so take that into consideration. If you enjoy the arts, there is no better school in the area to get an intense training in the one art that you choose. However, as someone who is more interested in STEM, I found the art classes to...The academics are also very good for the area. I thought that most of the teachers were good at what they do, and I received a good middle school education, but nothing special. In general, the...Unfortunately, there were not a lot of clubs at the school. Yearbook is one of the only, and it was through application.The kids in general have friends who are similar to them and stick with that group.I found that the kids in art and yearbook were heavily favored..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 380,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Powdersville Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

3-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Powdersville has such a positive, uplifting spirit. I have yet to come across an unfriendly parent or teacher. My kids are learning a lot this year (our first year in public school, from homeschool)....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 719,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

McCants Middle School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 584,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

Powdersville Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

6-8,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says I teach at this school and love the people that I work with and our administrators. Teachers, students and parents are all involved in the education of their child and we are always trying to do the....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 726,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Wren Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers go above and beyond. Additionally, our students have opportunities to participate in service projects. Wren Elementary helped by collecting over $5,500 for our Relay for Life campaign,...Wren Elementary School has numerous accomplishments of which we are proud. These accomplishments are only possible because of the dedication of our staff, students, families, the greater Wren....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 605,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in Anderson County.

Powdersville High School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

9-12,

106 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Powdersville High School is your typical small rural town school. It's size is just big enough where there are a variety of students but small enough to where the students can build interpersonal....

Read 106 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 964,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Concord Elementary School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 579,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

North Pointe Elementary School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 519,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Spearman Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I really enjoyed my year at spearman I was only there for 5th grade but there was a lot of staff that I knew so I really enjoyed it..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 759,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

Wren Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

6-8,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 2.4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Wren Middle School is an excellent school with wonderful, protective staff that care for the students that go to Wren. The food is wonderful without a doubt, with many selections of varieties of....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 957,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Townville Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 4, SC,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 275,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Homeland Park Primary School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

Riverside Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 4, SC,

7-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers take special interest in all of the students. The school offers various clubs and organizations not found at other schools to keep the students' interest high and keep their focus on....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 463,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Anderson County.

T.L. Hanna High School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

9-12,

411 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I have gone to T L Hanna for three years now. It is a great school for those who are in high level classes. I cannot speak for the regular classes however, I know that the teachers of those classes....

Read 411 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,892,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Belton Preparatory Academy

Blue checkmark.

Charter Institute at Erskine, SC,

K-7,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 287,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Midway Elementary School of Science & Engineering

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 727,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Wright Elementary School

Anderson School District No. 2, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 186,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

La France Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 4, SC,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 410,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Mt. Lebanon Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 4, SC,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Principal /Teachers are organized and very professional. We are new to the Lebo Community- all have been extremely nice and helpful. Close knit community..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 479,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Hunt Meadows Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 544,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Starr Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 3, SC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Starr Elementary is excellent in every aspect. They challenge students academically, while also providing them with well-rounded resources. Best school in A3!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 504,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 544,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson County.

Palmetto Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Anderson School District No. 1, SC,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 819,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson County.

McLees Elementary School

Anderson School District No. 5, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 577,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,