Philip Simmons High School vs. Hanahan High School
Should I attend Philip Simmons High School or Hanahan High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Philip Simmons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hanahan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Philip Simmons High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 976 students in grades 9-12, Hanahan High School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
731 students
976 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#109 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
87%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
193
266
Grade 10 Students
226
282
Grade 11 Students
169
233
Grade 12 Students
143
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
23%
12%
% White
66%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%