For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,204 students in 29625, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 433 private students). 93% 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 Whitehall 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 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29625, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Westside High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
New Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Robert Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2302 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 716-3890
Gr: 6-8 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Whitehall 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?
93% 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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