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 1,994 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 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,994 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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%)
- 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 1,994 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
27%
31%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 84%.
How many students attend T. L. Hanna High School?
1,994 students attend T. L. Hanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of T. L. Hanna High School students are White, 27% 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 19:1, 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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