Northlake’s public schools outscore 73% of South Carolina districts
48% of students in Northlake’s public schools are proficient in math, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Northlake, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Northlake’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 98 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Northlake’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 48% across both districts in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Anderson School District 5 spends $14,626 per student and Anderson School District 4 $15,654, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Anderson Christian School (private) and Covenant Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Northlake’s grade
B+: better than 73% of South Carolina school districts, #75 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores are above the South Carolina average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Northlake, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Northlake · depends on your address
T. L. Hanna High
Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Westside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Pendleton High
Grades 9–12 · 924 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
10th grade in Northlake · depends on your address
T. L. Hanna High
Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Westside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Pendleton High
Grades 9–12 · 924 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
11th grade in Northlake · depends on your address
T. L. Hanna High
Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Westside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Pendleton High
Grades 9–12 · 924 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
12th grade in Northlake · depends on your address
T. L. Hanna High
Grades 9–12 · 1,899 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Westside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,687 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Pendleton High
Grades 9–12 · 924 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Anderson
Northlake runs its own schools through grade 12 (Anderson School District 5). From grade PK, students attend the Anderson School District 4, shared with Pendleton. Its elementary school is in Anderson. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Northlake
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Northlake vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Northlake’s borders.
Every school in Northlake
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Northlake’s schools
Are Northlake’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Northlake children attend outscore 73% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #75 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Northlake in?
Two districts: Anderson School District 5 runs grades PK–12, and Anderson School District 4 runs grades PK–12, shared with Pendleton.
Where do Northlake kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: T. L. Hanna High, Westside High and Pendleton High.
What is Northlake’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Anderson School District 5 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Northlake spend per student?
$14,626 in Anderson School District 5 and $15,654 in Anderson School District 4 (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Northlake?
Yes: Anderson Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 172 students) and Covenant Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–K, 109 students).
Parents talk
What Northlake families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Northlake → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.