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Anderson 02

South Carolina · Public School District
7
Schools
3,494
Students
$13,073
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
80.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Anderson 02 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,494 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,073 is near the national average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belton Elementary03–05372
Honea Path ElementaryPK–05570
Marshall PrimaryPK–02452
Wright ElementaryKG–05193
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belton Middle06–08495
Honea Path Middle06–08315
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belton Honea Path High09–121,097
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,073Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
32%
State
51.1%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,494
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson 02?
Anderson 02 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,494 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson 02?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson 02 spend per student?
Anderson 02 spends $13,073 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson 02?
81% of students in Anderson 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson 02?
No, Anderson 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson 02 serve?
Anderson 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson 02 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.