For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,392 students in 29625, SC (there are , serving 446 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 29625, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29625, SC are Pendleton High School, Westside High School and Centerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29625 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29625, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29625, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Westside High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 222-4120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29625, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29625, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29625, SC include Pendleton High School, Westside High School and Centerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29625?
7 public schools are located in 29625.
What percentage of students in 29625 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 29625 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29625?
29625 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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