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#369 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 31% in state

T. L. Hanna High

High School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC

An Anderson 05 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2600 Highway 81 North, Anderson, SC 29621

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 89% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation13.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,515
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at T. L. Hanna High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency89%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
91%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where T. L. Hanna 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), 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

$71,446

Median home value

$252,700

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·5 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of AndersonPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.0 mi64Compare →
New Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–122.0 mi191Compare →
The South Carolina Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.36–122.4 mi692Compare →
Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.4 mi163Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anderson 05

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

T. L. Hanna High is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About T. L. Hanna High

T. L. Hanna High is a public high school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 1,994 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about T. L. Hanna High

What grades does T. L. Hanna High serve?

T. L. Hanna High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend T. L. Hanna High?

T. L. Hanna High has an enrollment of approximately 1,994 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at T. L. Hanna High?

The student-teacher ratio at T. L. Hanna High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does T. L. Hanna High rank in SC?

T. L. Hanna High ranks #369 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is T. L. Hanna High's MySchoolScout rating?

T. L. Hanna High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 T. L. Hanna High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, T. L. Hanna High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is T. L. Hanna High a charter school?

No, T. L. Hanna High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is T. L. Hanna High a Title I school?

No, T. L. Hanna High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T. L. Hanna High?

48.1% of students at T. L. Hanna 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
1,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 29621)
44,458
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
39.6
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 29621; 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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