Anderson 05 is a suburban school district in Anderson County, South Carolina, serving 12,560 students across 20 schools with 862 teachers. The district experienced a 1.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
Academically, Anderson 05 performs above state averages in key metrics. Math proficiency stands at 50.2% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency is 58.8% versus 55.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 88.5% exceeds South Carolina's 87.3% average.
The student population reflects significant economic and demographic diversity. Approximately 70.3% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 15.1% receive special education services, and 9.9% are English learners. Racial composition includes 45.1% White, 32.2% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, and 1.4% Asian students.
Financially, Anderson 05 operates with a total budget of $182.6 million, though per-pupil spending of $6,261 falls below the state average of $7,051. Revenue comes from three sources: 49.2% from state funding, 41.0% from local resources, and 9.8% from federal sources. This funding structure indicates moderate reliance on local revenue while maintaining below-average per-student expenditure compared to state benchmarks.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
12,560
Schools
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,261
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
50.2%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: SC Department of Education School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year (aggregated from 17 schools)