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Honea Path Middle

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Honea Path Middle ranks 78 th of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 341 South Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 77% of South Carolina middle schools

Summary

Honea Path Middle in Honea Path, SC, serves 278 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly regarded Anderson 02 district, which ranks 6th out of 75 districts in the state. The school has earned a solid 4-star rating for five consecutive years and currently ranks 75th out of 320 middle schools in South Carolina, placing it in the top quarter statewide.

The most impressive thing about Honea Path Middle is its remarkable success with students from low-income backgrounds. Despite over 64% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 92nd percentile for this group—earning a 5-star rating and ranking 27th out of 320 schools statewide. This is a standout achievement that shows the school is exceptionally effective at helping students succeed regardless of economic circumstances. Additionally, the school achieves a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam, far outpacing the district average of 82.94% and the state average of 73.95%. The school has also shown consistent improvement over the past several years, climbing from the 37th percentile in 2017-2018 to its current top-quarter position.

However, there are areas where the school could improve. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 25.7%, higher than both the district (20.8%) and state (22.3%) averages—though the school still manages strong academic results despite this challenge. The school also underperforms with its Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 18th percentile for that group, which suggests high-achieving students may not be getting the same level of challenge as their peers. Compared to nearby Belton Middle in the same district, Honea Path outperforms in overall ranking (75th vs. 83rd) and shows stronger math and ELA proficiency, despite Belton having a much lower absenteeism rate. The school spends $15,695 per student—higher than most nearby schools—and maintains a favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio, indicating strong resource allocation that appears to be paying off, particularly for its low-income students.

278

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,944

Per pupil spending ?

64.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2023-24) ?

107 Brock Avenue
Honea Path, SC 29654

(864) 369-7641

District: Anderson 02

Students who attend Honea Path Middle usually attend:

High:

Belton Honea Path High

Feeder schools for Honea Path Middle:

Elementary:	Belton Elementary
	Honea Path Elementary
	Marshall Primary
	Wright Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

African American:

10.1%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2025 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (59% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of South Carolina middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2025) to 77th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

South Carolina avg51%

78^th of 341

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of South Carolina Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Anderson 02

6^th of 75Anderson 02 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	78 of 341	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	83.4	47 of 321	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	57 of 322	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	59 of 325	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	65 of 310	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	85 of 311	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	105 of 315	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.6	190 of 303	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.6	148 of 317	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.0	94 of 303	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.4	82 of 301	72.8%	★★★★☆
2014	70.8	78 of 291	73.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.6	52 of 276	81.2%	★★★★☆
2012	72.6	68 of 271	74.9%	★★★★☆
2011	80.5	40 of 269	85.1%	★★★★☆
2010	82.5	27 of 261	89.7%	★★★★★
2009	72.1	64 of 249	74.3%	★★★★☆
2008	78.5	38 of 244	84.4%	★★★★☆
2007	75.2	52 of 236	78.0%	★★★★☆
2006	86.6	17 of 231	92.6%	★★★★★
2005	84.0	29 of 230	87.4%	★★★★☆
2004	83.4	30 of 230	87.0%	★★★★☆
2003	76.9	51 of 225	77.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	73 of 310	76.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.9	39 of 295	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	46 of 293	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	49 of 299	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	65 of 290	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	59.6	106 of 279	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.0	130 of 296	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.3	196 of 281	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	27.6	165 of 197	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.5	131 of 173	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.2	140 of 184	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.2	136 of 185	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.8	148 of 182	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.4	151 of 179	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	29 of 325	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	89.5	19 of 308	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	82.4	33 of 304	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	38 of 313	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	41 of 300	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.0	43 of 288	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.1	77 of 289	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	40.4	162 of 280	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	74 of 310	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	56 of 298	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	69 of 292	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	65 of 303	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	68 of 292	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	59 of 279	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	88 of 296	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	44.2	156 of 284	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	136 of 271	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	94 of 259	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	106 of 256	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	102 of 260	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	122 of 249	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.9	139 of 244	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	150 of 258	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	18.1	218 of 250	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)76th percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

White (2026)50th percentile-27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)16th percentile-61 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+7 vs state

Science61%+9 vs state

Mathematics52%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)				SC READY Mathematics (2026)				SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2026)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Honea Path Middle	Public	6-8	107 Brock Avenue	Honea Path	29654	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 369-7641	278	24	11.5	64.2%	224 (80.6%)	28 (10.1%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	73.5	78^th of 341 public middle schools	77.1%		83.4	47^th of 321 public middle schools	85.4%	31		59.2	70.5	68.2		51.0	61.4	44.8	61.3	$17,944	$1,509	$588	$2,097	$13,559	$2,288	$15,847
Belton Middle	Public	6-8	102 Cherokee Road	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 338-6595	455	35	13.1	69.7%	302 (66.4%)	76 (16.7%)	35 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	70.6	86^th of 341 public middle schools	74.8%		61.4	105^th of 321 public middle schools	67.3%	19		68.9	61.6	64.3		60.7	43.0	47.0	62.1	$14,257	$1,098	$506	$1,604	$10,789	$1,863	$12,652
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle	Public	5-8	45 West Main Street	Ware Shoals	29692	Greenwood County	Greenwood 51	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 456-2711	238	18	13.6	—	166 (69.7%)	34 (14.3%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	63.5	106^th of 341 public middle schools	68.9%		57.1	117^th of 321 public middle schools	63.6%	11	60.0	58.2	64.8	65.8	40.0	43.6	46.3	42.4	56.4	$15,863	$793	$261	$1,053	$12,247	$2,562	$14,810
Palmetto Middle	Public	6-8	803 North Hamilton Street	Williamston	29697	Anderson County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 847-4333	749	54	13.8	64.8%	528 (70.5%)	56 (7.5%)	119 (15.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.5%)	79.2	60^th of 341 public middle schools	82.4%		76.2	65^th of 321 public middle schools	79.8%	5		68.1	71.8	68.2		45.1	56.4	63.1	63.7	$15,067	$506	$12,626	$13,132	$1,229	$706	$1,935
Glenview Middle	Public	6-8	2575 Old Williamston Road	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 716-4060	677	53	12.8	64.0%	321 (47.4%)	225 (33.2%)	45 (6.6%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.3%)	74.5	74^th of 341 public middle schools	78.3%		73.5	74^th of 321 public middle schools	76.9%			69.5	65.4	61.0		50.5	59.0	50.5	65.5	$14,823	$1,114	$925	$2,039	$11,181	$1,603	$12,784
Ralph Chandler Middle	Public	6-8	4231 Fork Shoals Road	Simpsonville	29680	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 452-0300	763	46	16.7	45.5%	568 (74.4%)	80 (10.5%)	71 (9.3%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.8%)	78.3	62^nd of 341 public middle schools	81.8%		73.2	75^th of 321 public middle schools	76.6%	13		69.8	63.3	76.7		49.8	49.2	61.8	63.8	$12,491	$670	$576	$1,246	$10,257	$988	$11,245
McCants Middle	Public	6-8	2123 Marchbanks Avenue	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5145	572	40	14.4	52.8%	329 (57.5%)	138 (24.1%)	42 (7.3%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.6%)	81.7	52^nd of 341 public middle schools	84.8%		77.7	63^rd of 321 public middle schools	80.4%	11		69.1	72.6	78.0		49.8	47.2	68.9	65.2	$14,206	$718	$750	$1,467	$11,049	$1,690	$12,739
Southwood Academy for the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	1110 Southwood Street	Anderson	29624	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 260-5205	409	34	11.9	55.3%	241 (58.9%)	93 (22.7%)	51 (12.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	96.9	14^th of 341 public middle schools	95.9%		96.5	14^th of 321 public middle schools	95.6%			85.7	89.4	89.6		77.2	79.6	85.4	72.2	$19,579	$1,198	$1,113	$2,312	$15,170	$2,097	$17,267
Robert Anderson Middle	Public	6-8	2302 Dobbins Bridge Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 716-3890	1,134	88	12.8	—	385 (34.0%)	455 (40.1%)	204 (18.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.1%)	25.8	257^th of 341 public middle schools	24.6%		32.8	216^th of 321 public middle schools	32.7%	41		39.0	45.3	43.5		26.1	27.3	33.7	41.5	$13,965	$1,384	$983	$2,367	$10,272	$1,327	$11,598
Woodmont Middle	Public	6-8	325 North Flat Rock Road	Piedmont	29673	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-8500	904	56	16.1	—	346 (38.3%)	339 (37.5%)	138 (15.3%)	10 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.2%)	40.4	196^th of 341 public middle schools	42.5%		45.1	164^th of 321 public middle schools	48.9%	32		54.8	46.0	52.3		35.0	33.7	35.6	48.6	$12,361	$507	$576	$1,084	$10,318	$959	$11,277

Frequently Asked Questions about Honea Path Middle

How many students attend Honea Path Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Honea Path Middle.

Is Honea Path Middle a good school?

Honea Path Middle ranks 78^th of 341 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Honea Path Middle attend?

Students who attend Honea Path Middle usually go on to attend Belton Honea Path High

What is the racial makeup of Honea Path Middle?

Students at Honea Path Middle are 81% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Honea Path Middle in?

Anderson 02

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