T. L. Hanna High School is located at 2600 Highway 81 North, outside the city limits of Anderson, South Carolina, United States. It is one of two high schools in Anderson School District Five and has a population of nearly 2,100 students.
Serving 1,899 students in grades 9-12, T. L. Hanna High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,899 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: T. L. Hanna High, an International Baccalaureate World School located in the northeast part of Anderson, SC, serves an attendance area of approximately 49.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. L. Hanna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
T. L. Hanna High School's student population of 1,899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,899 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
T. L. Hanna High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. L. Hanna High School is 0.61, 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
#52 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. L. Hanna High School's ranking?
T. L. Hanna High School is ranked #52 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are T. L. Hanna High School often compared to?
T. L. Hanna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School, Pendleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of T. L. Hanna High School?
The graduation rate of T. L. Hanna High School is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend T. L. Hanna High School?
1,899 students attend T. L. Hanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of T. L. Hanna High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. L. Hanna High School?
T. L. Hanna High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. L. Hanna High School offer ?
T. L. Hanna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T. L. Hanna High School part of?
T. L. Hanna High School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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