Serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12, Belton Honea Path High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,059 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belton Honea Path High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belton Honea Path High School's student population of 1,059 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,059 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belton Honea Path High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton Honea Path High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
13%
32%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belton Honea Path High School's ranking?
Belton Honea Path High School is ranked #79 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Belton Honea Path High School often compared to?
Belton Honea Path High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School?
The graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School is 87%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Belton Honea Path High School?
1,059 students attend Belton Honea Path High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belton Honea Path High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton Honea Path High School?
Belton Honea Path High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belton Honea Path High School offer ?
Belton Honea Path High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belton Honea Path High School part of?
Belton Honea Path High School is part of Anderson 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
Belton-honea path high school has a great academic program and alot to offer for the students.They have a wonderful chours/concert chior, and has alot of great sports programs....the football teams are very dedicated and work extreamly hard as well as the softball, cheerleading, baseball, soccer tennis, golf etc. The facilities is a great one with alot of patients and love for the children. My child is a junior at BHP and has loved it all the years she's been goin there.
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