Serving 1,910 students in grades 9-12, T. L. Hanna High School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 43% 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: 1,910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
T. L. Hanna High School's student population of 1,910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. L. Hanna High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. L. Hanna High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
27%
31%
White
57%
48%
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
48%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #123 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
1,910 students attend T. L. Hanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of T. L. Hanna High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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