- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honea Path, SC
Honea Path Middle
Federal NCES profile for Honea Path Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450081001205
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honea Path Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Honea Path · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Honea Path Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honea Path Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Honea Path, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081001205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Honea Path Middle held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450081001205 · Honea Path, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students)
Honea Path Middle held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Honea Path Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton Honea P
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
- This school 278
Honea Path Middle
278 students
What this shows Honea Path Middle reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honea Path Middle compares
Honea Path Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Honea Path Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Honea Path Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Honea Path High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honea Path Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Honea Path Middle
How many students attend Honea Path Middle?
Honea Path Middle has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honea Path, SC. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honea Path Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Honea Path Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honea Path Middle?
62.2% of students at Honea Path Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honea Path Middle?
The largest demographic group at Honea Path Middle is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Honea Path, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honea Path Middle?
Honea Path Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Honea Path Middle rank among public schools in Honea Path?
By Resource Investment Index, Honea Path Middle ranks #1 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 Honea Path Middle, Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students), Honea Path Elementary (571 students), and Marshall Primary (459 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.