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#425 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 36% in state

Belton Honea Path High

High School · Anderson 02 · Honea Path, SC

An Anderson 02 high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11000 Belton-Honea Path Highway, Honea Path, SC 29654

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,659
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Belton Honea Path High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Belton Honea Path High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,434/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honea Path), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,128

Median home value

$138,400

Median rent

$924/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Anderson 02

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belton Honea Path High is listed in Anderson 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belton Honea Path High

Belton Honea Path High is a public high school in Honea Path, SC, part of Anderson 02, serving approximately 1,133 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belton Honea Path High

What grades does Belton Honea Path High serve?

Belton Honea Path High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belton Honea Path High?

Belton Honea Path High has an enrollment of approximately 1,133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Honea Path High?

The student-teacher ratio at Belton Honea Path High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belton Honea Path High rank in SC?

Belton Honea Path High ranks #425 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Belton Honea Path High's MySchoolScout rating?

Belton Honea Path High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belton Honea Path High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belton Honea Path High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Belton Honea Path High a charter school?

No, Belton Honea Path High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belton Honea Path High a Title I school?

No, Belton Honea Path High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belton Honea Path High?

59.8% of students at Belton Honea Path High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 29654)
9,998
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29654; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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