Belton-Honea Path High School is a comprehensive, co-educational, public secondary school located in Honea Path, South Carolina, United States. It is the only public high school serving Honea Path and Belton.
Serving 1,069 students in grades 9-12, Belton Honea Path High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,069 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belton Honea Path High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Belton Honea Path High School's student population of 1,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,069 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belton Honea Path High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton Honea Path High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
14%
31%
White
74%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belton Honea Path High School's ranking?
Belton Honea Path High School is ranked #44 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Belton Honea Path High School often compared to?
Belton Honea Path High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School?
The graduation rate of Belton Honea Path High School is 89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Belton Honea Path High School?
1,069 students attend Belton Honea Path High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Belton Honea Path High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belton Honea Path High School?
Belton Honea Path High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belton Honea Path High School offer ?
Belton Honea Path High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belton Honea Path High School part of?
Belton Honea Path High School is part of Anderson 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Belton-honea path high school has a great academic program and alot to offer for the students.They have a wonderful chours/concert chior, and has alot of great sports programs....the football teams are very dedicated and work extreamly hard as well as the softball, cheerleading, baseball, soccer tennis, golf etc. The facilities is a great one with alot of patients and love for the children. My child is a junior at BHP and has loved it all the years she's been goin there.
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