Anderson 05

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.