Anderson 02 School District

10990 Belton-honea Path Highway
Honea Path, SC 29654
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Anderson 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,429 students in Anderson 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
3,429 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Anderson 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#11 out of 83 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anderson 02  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anderson 02  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson 02  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anderson 02  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
485 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
2,551 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
75%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
239 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
115
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
264
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
331
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,263 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anderson 02  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Anderson 02  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,626
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anderson 02  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,263
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anderson 02  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anderson 02 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton Honea Path High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11000 Belton-honea Path Highwa
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7382
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Honea Path Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Honea Path Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
806 East Greer Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Primary
218 Bannister Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Grades: PK-2
| 423 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 02 School District?
Anderson 02 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,429 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 02 School District?
Anderson 02 School District is ranked #13 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 02 School District?
75% of Anderson 02 School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 02 School District?
Anderson 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,263 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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