Middle Schools in Anderson 01

The Anderson 01 school district in South Carolina is home to three middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the data provided, Powdersville Middle stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powdersville Middle outperforms the district and state averages on a variety of academic measures, including proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and End-of-Course exams. In contrast, Palmetto Middle lags behind the other two schools in the district, with proficiency rates generally lower than the district and state averages. Wren Middle also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many subjects.

The demographic and socioeconomic differences among the three schools are also noteworthy. Wren Middle has the highest percentage of white students, while Powdersville Middle has a more diverse student population. Palmetto Middle has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these differences, the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios at Powdersville Middle and Palmetto Middle do not necessarily translate to higher academic achievement, as Wren Middle outperforms the other two schools despite having lower spending and a higher student-teacher ratio.