For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,827 students in Hanahan, SC (there are , serving 154 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hanahan, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hanahan, SC are Hanahan High School, Hanahan Elementary School and Hanahan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanahan, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hanahan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hanahan, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanahan High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 Murray Drive
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Hanahan Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Railroad Avenue
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 553-3290
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 553-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Hanahan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 Murray Drive
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3800
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hanahan, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanahan, SC include Hanahan High School, Hanahan Elementary School and Hanahan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hanahan?
3 public schools are located in Hanahan.
What percentage of students in Hanahan go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hanahan are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanahan?
Hanahan public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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