Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel-Hanberry Elementary serves the northwest part of Blythewood, SC, covering an area of approximately 37.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School's student population of 711 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
21%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bethel-hanberry Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bethel-hanberry Elementary School?
711 students attend Bethel-hanberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel-hanberry Elementary School offer ?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School part of?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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