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McCants Middle

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McCants Middle ranks 52 nd of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 341 South Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 85% of South Carolina middle schools

Summary

McCants Middle in Anderson, SC, is a highly regarded traditional public school serving 572 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Anderson 05 school district. The school has built a strong reputation over the past decade, consistently ranking in the top 25% of middle schools statewide, and currently holds a 4-star rating at the 85th percentile.

What truly sets McCants apart is its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. On the Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam, 100% of students scored proficient in 2024-2025, dramatically outpacing the district average of about 76%. The school also demonstrates a clear pattern of academic growth: 8th-grade students significantly outperform 6th-graders in both ELA (78% vs. 69% proficiency) and math (69% vs. 50% proficiency), showing that the school actively accelerates learning through the middle school years. Additionally, McCants has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17%, well below the district (24.8%) and state (22.3%) averages, which points to a positive, engaging school culture. When compared to nearby schools, McCants is the strongest traditional middle school in its district, far outperforming Robert Anderson Middle and Glenview Middle. It also holds its own against schools in neighboring districts, beating Riverside Middle in 8th-grade ELA (78% vs. 71%) and math (69% vs. 67%).

While McCants excels overall, there are two areas worth noting. The school's Gifted and Talented students ranked in the 10th percentile in 2025-2026, a dramatic drop from the 55th percentile the previous year, suggesting the school may not be adequately challenging its highest-achieving learners. Additionally, performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has dipped from the 91st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 68th percentile recently. Despite these challenges, McCants delivers strong results with efficient spending ($14,751 per student), outperforming many schools with larger budgets, including the district's magnet Southwood Academy for the Arts in terms of value. For parents seeking a reliable, high-achieving traditional middle school in the Anderson area, McCants is a standout choice.

572

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,206

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2023-24) ?

93%

Students (all grades) with required immunizations (2025-26)

2123 Marchbanks Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621

(864) 260-5145

District: Anderson 05

Students who attend McCants Middle usually attend:

High:

T. L. Hanna High

Feeder schools for McCants Middle:

Elementary:	Concord Elementary
	North Pointe Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

African American:

24.1%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2022 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (64% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of South Carolina middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2022) to 85th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg55%

South Carolina avg51%

52^nd of 341

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Anderson 05

21^st of 75Anderson 05 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	81.7	52 of 341	84.8%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	63 of 321	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	90.6	24 of 322	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	34 of 325	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	91.2	23 of 310	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	27 of 311	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	67 of 315	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	73 of 303	75.9%	★★★★☆
2017	66.3	90 of 317	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	62.2	107 of 303	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.1	68 of 301	77.4%	★★★★☆
2014	71.0	75 of 291	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	73.2	58 of 276	79.0%	★★★★☆
2012	73.8	60 of 271	77.9%	★★★★☆
2011	84.4	25 of 269	90.7%	★★★★★
2010	85.4	17 of 261	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	84.8	18 of 249	92.8%	★★★★★
2008	86.2	19 of 244	92.2%	★★★★★
2007	81.9	27 of 236	88.6%	★★★★☆
2006	90.1	10 of 231	95.7%	★★★★★
2005	88.1	14 of 230	93.9%	★★★★★
2004	86.4	18 of 230	92.2%	★★★★★
2003	78.8	45 of 225	80.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	74 of 258	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	151 of 251	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.3	43 of 246	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.9	53 of 253	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	32 of 249	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	44 of 235	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	64.6	58 of 252	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	40.5	146 of 237	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	51 of 192	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	29 of 184	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.9	24 of 177	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	23 of 187	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	63 of 183	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.9	100 of 164	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	57 of 195	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	50.8	85 of 194	56.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	85.8	15 of 117	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	97.4	3 of 93	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	57 of 310	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	72.0	69 of 295	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	88.0	31 of 293	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	41 of 299	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.8	26 of 290	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	29 of 279	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	83 of 296	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	65.4	85 of 281	69.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	13.9	180 of 197	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	63.5	78 of 173	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.1	152 of 184	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	62.6	79 of 185	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.9	129 of 182	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	66.1	62 of 179	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	82.7	19 of 139	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	98.5	1 of 123	99.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	63.1	103 of 325	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.6	93 of 308	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.4	28 of 304	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	76.1	59 of 313	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.6	34 of 300	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.8	30 of 288	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	80 of 289	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	84 of 280	70.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	42 of 310	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.6	48 of 298	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	21 of 292	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	25 of 303	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	21 of 292	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	21 of 279	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	82.3	47 of 296	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	58 of 284	79.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	30 of 271	88.9%	★★★★☆
2025	84.6	38 of 259	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.1	18 of 256	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	92.8	16 of 260	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	14 of 249	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	15 of 244	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	67.1	87 of 258	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	73 of 250	70.8%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2026)89th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2019)87th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2019)86th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2026)73rd percentile-11 vs school

African American (2026)71st percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)9th percentile-76 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+15 vs state

Science65%+13 vs state

Mathematics55%+13 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)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2026)
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/reduced lunch (2023-24)	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	Vaccination: Students (all grades) with required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	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
McCants Middle	Public	6-8	2123 Marchbanks Avenue	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5145	572	40	14.4	52.8%	329 (57.5%)	138 (24.1%)	42 (7.3%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.6%)	81.7	52^nd of 341 public middle schools	84.8%		77.7	63^rd of 321 public middle schools	80.4%	11	69.1	72.6	78.0	49.8	47.2	68.9	65.2	93%		$14,206	$718	$750	$1,467	$11,049	$1,690	$12,739
Glenview Middle	Public	6-8	2575 Old Williamston Road	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 716-4060	677	53	12.8	64.0%	321 (47.4%)	225 (33.2%)	45 (6.6%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.3%)	74.5	74^th of 341 public middle schools	78.3%		73.5	74^th of 321 public middle schools	76.9%		69.5	65.4	61.0	50.5	59.0	50.5	65.5	94%		$14,823	$1,114	$925	$2,039	$11,181	$1,603	$12,784
Southwood Academy for the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	1110 Southwood Street	Anderson	29624	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 260-5205	409	34	11.9	55.3%	241 (58.9%)	93 (22.7%)	51 (12.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	96.9	14^th of 341 public middle schools	95.9%		96.5	14^th of 321 public middle schools	95.6%		85.7	89.4	89.6	77.2	79.6	85.4	72.2	≥ 96%		$19,579	$1,198	$1,113	$2,312	$15,170	$2,097	$17,267
Robert Anderson Middle	Public	6-8	2302 Dobbins Bridge Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 716-3890	1,134	88	12.8	—	385 (34.0%)	455 (40.1%)	204 (18.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.1%)	25.8	257^th of 341 public middle schools	24.6%		32.8	216^th of 321 public middle schools	32.7%	41	39.0	45.3	43.5	26.1	27.3	33.7	41.5	≥ 96%		$13,965	$1,384	$983	$2,367	$10,272	$1,327	$11,598
Belton Middle	Public	6-8	102 Cherokee Road	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 338-6595	455	35	13.1	69.7%	302 (66.4%)	76 (16.7%)	35 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	70.6	86^th of 341 public middle schools	74.8%		61.4	105^th of 321 public middle schools	67.3%	19	68.9	61.6	64.3	60.7	43.0	47.0	62.1	94%		$14,257	$1,098	$506	$1,604	$10,789	$1,863	$12,652
Palmetto Middle	Public	6-8	803 North Hamilton Street	Williamston	29697	Anderson County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 847-4333	749	54	13.8	64.8%	528 (70.5%)	56 (7.5%)	119 (15.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.5%)	79.2	60^th of 341 public middle schools	82.4%		76.2	65^th of 321 public middle schools	79.8%	5	68.1	71.8	68.2	45.1	56.4	63.1	63.7	95%		$15,067	$506	$12,626	$13,132	$1,229	$706	$1,935
Starr-Iva Middle	Public	6-8	1034 Rainey Road	Starr	29684	Anderson County	Anderson 03	No	No	No	No	(864) 352-6146	616	39	15.7	61.4%	465 (75.5%)	56 (9.1%)	50 (8.1%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (6.0%)	72.6	80^th of 341 public middle schools	76.5%		70	82^nd of 321 public middle schools	74.5%	2	67.0	69.2	58.9	48.6	56.7	52.1	58.6	95%		$13,081	$1,012	$647	$1,659	$9,876	$1,546	$11,422
Riverside Middle	Public	7-8	458 Riverside Street	Pendleton	29670	Anderson County	Anderson 04	No	No	No	No	(864) 403-2200	453	32	14.1	64.1%	331 (73.1%)	63 (13.9%)	33 (7.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	87.5	39^th of 341 public middle schools	88.6%		87.3	37^th of 321 public middle schools	88.5%	2		73.0	71.1		64.6	66.9		92%		$15,460	$257	$897	$1,154	$12,288	$2,018	$14,307
Wren Middle	Public	6-8	1010 Wren School Road	Piedmont	29673	Greenville County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 850-5930	910	58	15.7	46.4%	694 (76.3%)	77 (8.5%)	80 (8.8%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.5%)	84.3	44^th of 341 public middle schools	87.1%		88.5	34^th of 321 public middle schools	89.4%	10	71.1	68.4	74.1	55.0	58.1	69.6	66.4	95%		$12,959	$386	$11,016	$11,401	$1,155	$402	$1,558
Honea Path Middle	Public	6-8	107 Brock Avenue	Honea Path	29654	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 369-7641	278	24	11.5	64.2%	224 (80.6%)	28 (10.1%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	73.5	78^th of 341 public middle schools	77.1%		83.4	47^th of 321 public middle schools	85.4%	31	59.2	70.5	68.2	51.0	61.4	44.8	61.3	≥ 96%		$17,944	$1,509	$588	$2,097	$13,559	$2,288	$15,847

Frequently Asked Questions about McCants Middle

What is the racial makeup of McCants Middle?

Students at McCants Middle are 58% White, 24% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of McCants Middle attend?

Students who attend McCants Middle usually go on to attend T. L. Hanna High

Is McCants Middle a good school?

McCants Middle ranks 52^nd of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McCants Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 572 students attended McCants Middle.

What district is McCants Middle in?

Anderson 05

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