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Best Anderson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,967 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 68% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Anderson, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, 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 47% 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 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1650 E Greenville Street Suite
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 280-9806
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School
Charter School
1650 E Greenville Street Suite
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 202-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

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?
7 public high schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public high schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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