- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honea Path, SC
Belton Honea Path High
Federal NCES profile for Belton Honea Path High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450081000084
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Honea Path High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Honea Path · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Honea Path High has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Honea Path High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Honea Path, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Belton Honea Path High held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 450081000084 · Honea Path, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Honea Path Elementary (571 students)
Belton Honea Path High held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Belton Honea Path High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belton Honea Path High
1,069 students
- Honea Path Ele
Honea Path Elementary
571 students
- Marshall Prima
Marshall Primary
459 students
- Belton Middle
Belton Middle
455 students
- Belton Element 379
Belton Elementary
379 students
- Honea Path Mid 278
Honea Path Middle
278 students
What this shows Belton Honea Path High reports 1,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Honea Path High compares
Belton Honea Path High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 21% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Belton Honea Path High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 02 reports $12,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton Honea Path High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honea Path Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Honea Path High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,069 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belton Honea Path High
How many students attend Belton Honea Path High?
Belton Honea Path High has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honea Path, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Honea Path High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Honea Path High is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Honea Path High?
58.6% of students at Belton Honea Path High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Honea Path High?
The largest demographic group at Belton Honea Path High is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Honea Path, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Honea Path High?
Belton Honea Path High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belton Honea Path High rank among public schools in Honea Path?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Honea Path High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Honea Path, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anderson 02?
Besides Belton Honea Path High, Anderson 02 also operates Honea Path Elementary (571 students), Marshall Primary (459 students), and Belton Middle (455 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.