Summary:
The Anderson 05 school district in South Carolina includes 11 elementary schools serving grades PK through 5th, with enrollments ranging from 389 to 675 students. The district overall earns a 4-star rating and ranks 22nd out of 75 districts in the state, but performance varies dramatically between schools—from Midway Elementary, ranked 70th in the state, to New Prospect Elementary, ranked 550th.
For parents, the standout choice is Midway Elementary, which leads the district with exceptional test scores across all subjects—its 4th-grade science proficiency of 71.7% is nearly 25 points above the district average. North Pointe Elementary is another strong option, ranked 101st in the state with particularly impressive ELA scores (83.8% and 84.7% proficiency in 4th and 5th grades). Centerville Elementary deserves attention for its dramatic improvement, jumping 149 positions in state ranking in a single year. On the other end, New Prospect Elementary struggles significantly, especially in math where only 28.3% of 5th graders are proficient. Homeland Park Primary lacks recent ranking data, making it difficult to assess its current standing.
The most telling pattern in this district is the strong connection between attendance and achievement. The top performers—Midway (12.2%) and North Pointe (13.1%)—have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates, while the lowest-performing schools exceed 32%. Spending does not predict success: New Prospect spends the most per student ($15,768) yet performs worst, while Concord Elementary achieves solid results with the lowest spending ($12,971). Parents should also note that math proficiency tends to decline as students progress through grade levels across most schools, suggesting upper elementary math may need extra support.
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