Williamston, S.C. - Anderson School District One continued its Tradition of Excellence on the 2025-26 South Carolina School Report Cards, demonstrating strong academic growth and achievement across its schools.
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released the 2025-26 School Report Cards on October 12. The school report cards provide insight into how schools across the state are performing based on several academic and school environment indicators, including academic achievement, school climate, student safety, graduation rate, college and career readiness, and high school student success.
Key Highlights
All eligible ASD1 schools meet or exceed the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
Over 92% of ASD1 schools received an overall report card rating of Excellent or Good compared to 48% statewide.
Nearly 54% of ASD1 schools are rated Excellent compared to 21% statewide.
Wren High School received the highest high school report card score in the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens region and ranks among the highest-scoring high schools statewide.
“Once again, we are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication our teachers and staff put forth to provide our students the opportunity to learn at high levels,” said Superintendent Dr. Seth Young. “Despite these outstanding results, I am proud to say that our leaders are not satisfied, and we will continue to strive to get better to reflect the Tradition of Excellence our community expects, and I believe the best is still yet to come for Anderson One.”
Rating | Schools |
|---|---|
Excellent (substantially exceeds criteria) | 7 |
Good (exceeds criteria) | 5 |
Average (meets criteria) | 1 |
What is the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate?
The profile of the South Carolina Graduate summarizes the knowledge, skills, and characteristics students need to be college and career ready.
The profile was developed by district superintendents and adopted by several state organizations, including the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee.
Chart Source: South Carolina Department of Education
Palmetto Gold and Silver Designations
Nine Anderson One schools received a Palmetto Gold or Silver designation for their classroom performance and achievement during the 2025-26 school year.
These designations are based on two indicators for Elementary and Middle Schools:
Academic Achievement
Student Progress
High School has four indicators:
Academic Achievement
Preparing for Success
Graduation Rate
College and Career Readiness
“While we are focused on sustained improvement district-wide, we are pleased with the report card release as evidence that our Tradition of Excellence continues,” said Brad Moore, Anderson One Chief Academic Officer. “Our teachers and school leaders deserve all the credit.”
Overall Report Card Rating & Palmetto Award Designation by School
School | Overall Report Card Rating | Palmetto Award Designation |
|---|---|---|
Palmetto High School | Excellent | Silver |
Powdersville High School | Excellent | Silver |
Wren High School | Excellent | Gold |
Palmetto Middle School | Good | |
Powdersville Middle School | Excellent | Gold |
Wren Middle School | Good | Silver |
Concrete Primary School | N/A | N/A |
Cedar Grove Elementary | Good | Silver |
Hunt Meadows Elementary | Excellent | Gold |
Palmetto Elementary | Average | |
Powdersville Elementary | Excellent | Gold |
Spearman Elementary | Excellent | Silver |
West Pelzer Elementary | Good | |
Wren Elementary | Good |
View each school's report card rating on the South Carolina School Report Cards website.