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Crescent High

Public Grades 9-12

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 248 South Carolina High Schools

Better than 90% of South Carolina high schools

Summary

Crescent High is a public high school in the rural town of Iva, SC, serving 819 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly rated Anderson 03 school district. The school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks 24th out of 245 high schools statewide (90th percentile), a significant climb from 48th place just a year earlier.

What truly sets Crescent High apart is its exceptional performance with students who often face the greatest challenges. With nearly 58% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school still earns a 5-star rating for low-income students, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. Similarly, the school ranks 17th in the state for both male students and African American students, demonstrating a strong commitment to educational equity. Academically, Crescent's English 2 proficiency rate of 96.57% is the highest among all nearby schools, surpassing Dixie High (93.75%), Pendleton High (87.02%), and T. L. Hanna High (86.54%). The school also boasts a 91.7% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 0.2% dropout rate—the lowest among all comparable schools in the area.

While the school's academic results are impressive, there are areas that need attention. Chronic absenteeism remains a challenge at 28.7%, higher than both district and state averages, though the school's low dropout rate suggests students are returning and graduating. Additionally, performance for students with disabilities has been volatile, swinging from a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to just 1 star the following year—an inconsistency worth investigating. Despite these concerns, Crescent High's upward trajectory over the past decade, combined with its efficient spending ($13,367 per student, lower than several peer schools), makes it a standout example of rural public education success. Families considering alternatives should note that nearby charter options like South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School rank near the bottom statewide, underscoring the value Crescent High provides to its community.

819

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,367

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655

(864) 352-6175

District: Anderson 03

Feeder schools for Crescent High:

Elementary:	Flat Rock Elementary
	Iva Elementary
	Starr Elementary
Middle:	Starr-Iva Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

African American:

10.6%

Hispanic:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (84% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of South Carolina high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the South Carolina average (87%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

South Carolina avg69%

24^th of 248

South Carolina public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 31 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 75Anderson 03 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	24 of 248	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	70.4	49 of 240	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	29 of 243	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	64 of 237	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	32 of 226	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	54.2	88 of 227	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	63 of 225	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.5	41 of 216	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	56.3	63 of 223	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	49.3	94 of 231	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.4	116 of 232	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.4	116 of 210	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.5	127 of 203	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.4	114 of 202	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	79.8	33 of 199	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	46.9	124 of 199	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.3	106 of 188	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.3	73 of 185	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	81 of 191	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.5	98 of 191	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	65.2	74 of 187	60.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	17 of 200	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	79.6	21 of 196	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	20 of 197	89.8%	★★★★★
2023	58.4	64 of 199	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.5	39 of 190	79.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	20.9	121 of 140	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	77.1	27 of 147	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	45 of 141	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.1	44 of 139	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.1	77 of 115	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.1	25 of 137	81.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	31 of 229	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	45 of 229	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	48 of 231	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	56 of 223	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	33 of 220	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	55.7	81 of 213	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.9	47 of 213	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	41 of 210	80.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	49 of 155	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.5	25 of 154	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	85 of 158	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.1	49 of 156	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.6	17 of 241	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	76.4	29 of 230	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	16 of 235	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	69.4	43 of 226	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	23 of 220	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	61.5	56 of 213	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	59.0	49 of 217	77.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	19 of 214	91.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	17 of 233	92.7%	★★★★★
2025	69.0	49 of 228	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	20 of 234	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	60.6	73 of 229	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	46 of 224	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	52.7	87 of 215	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.0	84 of 218	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.6	47 of 213	77.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	40 of 203	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	55.6	80 of 200	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	59 of 202	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	49.8	92 of 197	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.5	71 of 192	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.2	112 of 189	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.2	109 of 191	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.9	68 of 185	63.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

African American (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)68th percentile-22 vs school

Disabled (2025)14th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English 297%+13 vs state

Biology 1/Applied Biology 281%+20 vs state

U.S. History and the Constitution75%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)			SC READY Science (2026)	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (2026)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2026)	EOCEP English 2 (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Crescent High	Public	9-12	9104 Highway 81 South	Iva	29655	Anderson County	Anderson 03	No	No	No	No	(864) 352-6175	819	46	17.8	58.0%	631 (77.0%)	87 (10.6%)	58 (7.1%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.9%)	88.3	24^th of 248 public high schools	90.3%		70.4	49^th of 240 public high schools	79.6%	25									81.3	74.6	96.6	$13,367	$781	$630	$1,411	$10,263	$1,693	$11,956
Anderson Five Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1225 South McDuffie Street	Anderson	29624	Anderson County	Anderson 05	Yes	No	No	No	(864) 260-5538	61	19	3.1	50.0%	45 (73.8%)	9 (14.8%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)										75.0		$13,146	$249	$284	$533	$11,157	$1,455	$12,613
Anderson Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	315 Pearman Dairy Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 81	No	No	No	No	(864) 222-4120	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westside High	Public	9-12	806 Pearman Dairy Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5260	1,687	97	17.3	80.5%	608 (36.0%)	649 (38.5%)	286 (17.0%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (7.6%)	25.1	196^th of 248 public high schools	21.0%		29.1	172^nd of 240 public high schools	28.3%	24									40.4	56.9	71.3	$12,139	$695	$933	$1,628	$8,936	$1,574	$10,511
South Carolina Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1650 E Greenville Street Suite	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 280-9806	391	11	37.2		245 (62.7%)	80 (20.5%)	45 (11.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	32.8	169^th of 248 public high schools	31.9%					(n/a)			38.0						40.4	45.5	86.4
South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School	Public, Charter	6-12	1650 E Greenville Street Suite	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(864) 202-6341	1,005	17	60.9		525 (52.2%)	295 (29.4%)	116 (11.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.5%)	2.8	242^nd of 248 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)	41.2	26.8	28.5	3.4	5.7	8.5	17.6	13.6	19.2	22.1	65.9
T. L. Hanna High	Public	9-12	2600 Highway 81 North	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5110	1,899	104	18.2	48.1%	1,048 (55.2%)	522 (27.5%)	152 (8.0%)	54 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (6.5%)	71.2	64^th of 248 public high schools	74.2%		64.5	66^th of 240 public high schools	72.5%	2									66.7	73.4	86.5	$11,896	$690	$874	$1,564	$8,590	$1,742	$10,332
Belton Honea Path High	Public	9-12	11000 Belton-Honea Path Highwa	Honea Path	29654	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 369-7382	1,069	61	17.5	59.8%	792 (74.1%)	153 (14.3%)	60 (5.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.7%)	67.2	76^th of 248 public high schools	69.4%		67.7	55^th of 240 public high schools	77.1%	21									62.4	75.8	85.0	$11,920	$999	$494	$1,493	$8,782	$1,645	$10,427
Dixie High	Public	7-12	1 Haynes Street	Due West	29639	Abbeville County	Abbeville 60	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 379-2186	565	36	15.6	51.2%	480 (85.0%)	51 (9.0%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	85.2	32^nd of 248 public high schools	87.1%		80.8	22^nd of 240 public high schools	90.8%	10		66.7	68.9		53.5	67.7			85.5	71.6	93.8	$13,587	$502	$295	$797	$9,531	$3,259	$12,790
Calhoun Falls Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	205 Edgefield Street	Calhoun Falls	29628	Abbeville County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	Yes	(864) 418-8014	159	20	8.0	100.0%	53 (33.3%)	99 (62.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	19.2	216^th of 248 public high schools	12.9%		17.5	203^rd of 240 public high schools	15.4%	13		63.6	33.4		36.3	4.8			42.9	35.0	76.0	$17,366	$2,907	$913	$3,820	$8,536	$5,011	$13,547

Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent High

What schools feed into Crescent High?

Crescent High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flat Rock Elementary
Elementary : Iva Elementary
Elementary : Starr Elementary
Middle : Starr-Iva Middle

What district is Crescent High in?

Anderson 03

Is Crescent High a good school?

Yes. Crescent High ranks in the top 9.7% of South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Crescent High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 819 students attended Crescent High.

What is the racial makeup of Crescent High?

Students at Crescent High are 77% White, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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