Enrollment
1,899
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450090000108
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T. L. Hanna High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at T. L. Hanna High
T. L. Hanna High is a large high school in Anderson, South Carolina, enrolling 1,899 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of South Carolina schools and 28% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,899 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside Westside High (1,687 students): T. L. Hanna High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Anderson 05 also operates Westside High (1,687 students) and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students) alongside T. L. Hanna High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T. L. Hanna High compares
T. L. Hanna High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 05, which includes T. L. Hanna High.
$12,323
Per student
-15%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,899 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is T. L. Hanna High a good school?
T. L. Hanna High earns 46/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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