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Belton Honea Path High School vs. Palmetto High School

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School Overview

School
Belton Honea Path High School
11000 Belton-honea Path Highwa
Honea Path, SC 29654
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Palmetto High School
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Belton Honea Path High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Palmetto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,133 students in grades 9-12, Belton Honea Path High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,133 students
1,086 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belton Honea Path High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmetto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belton Honea Path High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmetto High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belton Honea Path High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmetto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belton Honea Path High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#28 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
#136 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belton Honea Path High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmetto High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in SC)
60%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Honea Path High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmetto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 10% in SC)
84%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Honea Path High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmetto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in SC)
67%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belton Honea Path High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmetto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 30% in SC)
88%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmetto High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belton Honea Path High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palmetto High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
318
297
Grade 10 Students
288
294
Grade 11 Students
239
254
Grade 12 Students
288
241

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belton Honea Path High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belton Honea Path High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmetto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belton Honea Path High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmetto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belton Honea Path High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmetto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belton Honea Path High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmetto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belton Honea Path High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmetto High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belton Honea Path High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmetto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belton Honea Path High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmetto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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