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Education
Anderson County School District 4
Graduation Rate 84.5%
Anderson School District 4 is committed
to whole-child education and to providing
the essential skills students need for college,
careers, and successful lives as reflected by
the district’s ranking of 4th in the state for
academic performance. Anderson 4 schools
offer experiences in the areas of STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, the arts,
and mathematics), leadership education, and
many extracurricular activities.

Additionally, the district’s 1:1 technology
initiative connects students in grades
Southern Wesleyan University
4-12 to the world classroom via personal
devices. By providing this blended learning
A cross two school districts, a the importance of doing well academically Pickens County Career learning opportunities that teach creativity,
approach, students engage in real-world
collaboration, communication skills,
technology and career
by their very presence, setting quality
and Technology Center (PCCTC)
problem solving, and critical thinking.
center, a technical college, a
standards for students in high school and
990 Chastain Rd.
private university and a
A Graduate!”
public university, the Clemson Area’s those pursuing higher education. Liberty, SC 29657 Anderson 4’s goal is “Every Student -
commitment to education is evident at all School District of Pickens County (864) 397-4500 | ctc.pickens.k12.sc.us
levels of study. Through these respected Graduation Rate 85% Administration
institutions, students are encouraged to 315 E. Queen St.
discover their talents and find their passion The School District of Pickens County Pendleton, SC 29670
while preparing for careers and life (SDPC) serves all of Pickens County with 14 (864) 403-2000 | anderson4.org
after graduation. elementary schools, five middle schools,
School Districts four high schools, and a state-of-the-art
The Clemson Area is home to two school Career and Technology Center. With an
districts – School District of Pickens County annual enrollment of about 16,300
and Anderson County District Four, which students, SDPC is the 15th largest school
encompasses Pendleton. Schools in these district in South Carolina. Pickens County
districts boast high academic results and students consistently rank near the top of
strong athletics. Both Pickens and Anderson the state in academic achievement. SDPC’s
school districts report graduation rates vision is to provide a quality 21st century
above the state average and are accredited education that prepares all students for
through Cognia (formerly AdvancED). success beyond the classroom.

Higher education certainly influences the Administration
success of the public schools. Clemson 1348 Griffin Mill Rd.
University, Southern Wesleyan University, Easley, SC 29640
and Tri-County Technical College illustrate (864) 397-1000 | pickens.K12.sc.us

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