Belton Honea Path High School

11000 Belton-honea Path Highwa
Honea Path, SC 29654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,097 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 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Belton Honea Path High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Belton Honea Path High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton Honea Path High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#28 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belton Honea Path High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belton Honea Path High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belton Honea Path High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belton Honea Path High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
13%
31%
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White
76%
48%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belton Honea Path High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Belton Honea Path High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belton Honea Path High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belton Honea Path High School's ranking?
Belton Honea Path High School is ranked #28 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Belton Honea Path High School often compared to?
Belton Honea Path High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School?
The graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Belton Honea Path High School?
1,097 students attend Belton Honea Path High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Belton Honea Path High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton Honea Path High School?
Belton Honea Path High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belton Honea Path High School offer ?
Belton Honea Path High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belton Honea Path High School part of?
Belton Honea Path High School is part of Anderson 02 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/23/2008
Belton-honea path high school has a great academic program and alot to offer for the students.They have a wonderful chours/concert chior, and has alot of great sports programs....the football teams are very dedicated and work extreamly hard as well as the softball, cheerleading, baseball, soccer tennis, golf etc. The facilities is a great one with alot of patients and love for the children. My child is a junior at BHP and has loved it all the years she's been goin there.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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