- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, SC
T. L. Hanna High
Federal NCES profile for T. L. Hanna High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450090000108
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. L. Hanna High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
T. L. Hanna High has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Hanna High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
T. L. Hanna High held near 1,994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+84 students YoY 450090000108 · Anderson, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,899 enr · 18.3:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside High (1,687 students)
T. L. Hanna High held near 1,994 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
T. L. Hanna High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- Westside High
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- Concord Elemen 615
Concord Elementary
615 students
What this shows T. L. Hanna High reports 1,899 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. L. Hanna High compares
T. L. Hanna 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,899
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,515
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, T. L. Hanna High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. L. Hanna High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. L. Hanna High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,899 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. L. Hanna High
How many students attend T. L. Hanna High?
T. L. Hanna High has 1,899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,910 (2022-23) → 1,994 (2023-24), nearly flat (+84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. L. Hanna High?
The student-teacher ratio at T. L. Hanna High is 18.3:1, which is 28% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. L. Hanna High?
47.8% of students at T. L. Hanna High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. L. Hanna High?
The largest demographic group at T. L. Hanna High is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. L. Hanna High?
T. L. Hanna High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 T. L. Hanna High rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Hanna High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides T. L. Hanna High, Anderson 05 also operates Westside High (1,687 students), Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students), and Glenview Middle (677 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.