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Anderson 02 School District

10990 Belton-honea Path Highway
Honea Path, SC 29654
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Anderson 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,512 students in Anderson 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Anderson 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
3,512 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#6 out of 74 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
43%
58%
52%
61%
50%
89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
14%
31%
% White
72%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,973 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,304
$15,220
Spending / Student
$11,973
$14,817

Best Anderson 02 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Honea Path High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11000 Belton-honea Path Highwa
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7382
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Honea Path Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
806 East Greer Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7612
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Honea Path Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654
(864) 369-7641
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Primary
218 Bannister Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson 02 School District?
Anderson 02 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,512 students.
What is the rank of Anderson 02hool District?
Anderson 02hool District is ranked #6 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson 02hool District?
72% of Anderson 02hool District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson 02hool District?
Anderson 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,973 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,512 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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