High Schools in Anderson 02

Anderson 02 is home to one high school, Belton Honea Path High, a mid-sized school in Honea Path, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of about 1,069 students.

Belton Honea Path High is a solidly above-average school with a clear academic strength in English. During the 2024-2025 school year, English 1 proficiency hit 90.69% and English 2 reached 92.55%, both dramatically exceeding state averages—English 1 was nearly 30 points above the state mark. Math performance is also competitive, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 77.6% versus the state's 73.95%. The school's overall state ranking has fluctuated between the 69th and 77th percentile over the past three years, earning 3-4 star ratings. Notably, the district itself ranks 6th out of 75 districts in South Carolina (92nd percentile), which is higher than the school's individual ranking, suggesting other district schools may be boosting the district's overall performance.

While academics are strong, there are some concerns. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is 23.0%, slightly above the state average of 22.3%, and the dropout rate of 3.1% is 48% higher than the state's 2.1%. This disconnect between strong test scores and student engagement is worth noting. Additionally, there is significant year-to-year volatility in some subjects—English 1 proficiency dropped from 90.69% to 62.37% in the most recent partial data, while U.S. History improved from 64.61% to 75.79%. The graduation rate of 88.5% is slightly above the state's 86.7%. With per-student spending of $11,920, the school appears to deploy resources effectively in core subjects, but addressing the engagement issues could help elevate this school from good to exceptional.