Summary:
Zip code 29621 in Anderson, South Carolina, is served by two middle schools—Glenview Middle and McCants Middle—both part of the Anderson 05 district, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide with a 4-star rating.
For families comparing the two, McCants Middle is the stronger overall performer, ranking 50th in the state (85th percentile) with a 4-star rating. It excels particularly in 8th grade English Language Arts, where 78% of students are proficient—nearly 20 points above the state average. McCants also has a much healthier attendance picture, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 17.0% compared to Glenview’s 29.8%, which is well above both the district (24.8%) and state (22.3%) averages. McCants also spends slightly more per student ($14,751 vs. $14,070) and saw a dramatic 15.5-point jump in 8th grade math proficiency, reaching 68.9%.
Glenview Middle, while ranked lower at 71st in the state (79th percentile), is a school on the rise, improving its state ranking for three consecutive years. It showed year-over-year gains in nearly every subject, including a remarkable +11.5 point improvement in 7th grade math. Glenview also boasts a hidden gem: 100% of its students scored proficient on the Algebra 1 EOCEP exam, matching McCants and far exceeding the district average of 75.8%. Both schools maintain proficiency rates well above state averages across all subjects, and Glenview offers a slightly better student-teacher ratio (12.8:1 vs. 14.4:1). While McCants is the clear academic leader, Glenview’s consistent improvement and exceptional advanced math program make it a compelling option, especially for families prioritizing smaller class sizes and upward momentum.
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