Summary:
Zip code 29369 in Moore, SC, is home to two highly-rated public elementary schools—River Ridge Elementary and Anderson Mill Elementary—both serving grades PK-5 and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
For parents comparing the two, River Ridge Elementary is currently the stronger academic performer, with a dramatic upward trajectory. It jumped from the 50th percentile in state rankings (2023-2024) to the 86th percentile (2025-2026), now ranking 93rd out of 649 schools statewide. Its test scores consistently beat state averages by wide margins—for example, 84.4% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA versus 64.1% statewide, and 84.5% in 3rd grade math versus 59.2% statewide. Meanwhile, Anderson Mill Elementary offers remarkable consistency, holding steady in the 71st-79th percentile range over three years. Its standout strength is 4th grade math, where 78% of students are proficient—a remarkable 30.4 percentage points above its district average. While Anderson Mill's state percentile (78th) is slightly lower than River Ridge's, it excels within its own district context.
Operationally, the schools are similar but with notable differences. Anderson Mill Elementary spends slightly more per student ($13,870 vs. $13,027) and has a marginally better student-teacher ratio (12.9:1 vs. 13.7:1), yet River Ridge Elementary achieves better overall outcomes—suggesting factors like instructional quality or school culture drive its success. Both schools share a challenge with chronic absenteeism (17.1% at River Ridge, 18.5% at Anderson Mill), affecting roughly one in six students. Families should note that these schools belong to different districts—Spartanburg 05 for River Ridge and Spartanburg 06 for Anderson Mill—with the former ranking higher statewide. Ultimately, River Ridge offers a rising academic powerhouse, while Anderson Mill provides dependable, consistent performance with particular math excellence.
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