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Anderson 04

South Carolina · Public School District
6
Schools
3,005
Students
$15,497
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
68.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Anderson 04 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,005 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,497 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% 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 37/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
La France ElementaryPK–06426
Mt. Lebanon ElementaryPK–06513
Pendleton ElementaryPK–06479
Townville ElementaryPK–06281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Riverside Middle07–08426
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pendleton High09–12880
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,497Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
46%
State
40.9%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal
13.1%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,005
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
68% 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 04?
Anderson 04 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,005 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson 04?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson 04 spend per student?
Anderson 04 spends $15,497 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson 04?
68% of students in Anderson 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson 04?
No, Anderson 04 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson 04 serve?
Anderson 04 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson 04?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson 04 is 37/100. 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.