Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Hanahan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanahan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hanahan Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Hanahan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanahan Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
12%
31%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Hanahan Middle School's ranking?
Hanahan Middle School is ranked #671 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hanahan Middle School often compared to?
Hanahan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hanahan Middle School?
781 students attend Hanahan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hanahan Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanahan Middle School?
Hanahan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanahan Middle School offer ?
Hanahan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanahan Middle School part of?
Hanahan Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
Hanahan is a wonderful school and I enjoy it.
2 5/3/2010
Education quality is great. It is the teacher/staff/parent coordnation of issues. Policies for students that are not enforced properly. Rude staff that don't help you in the least bit to solve a problem.
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