Honea Path: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Honea Path. Belton Honea Path High is the largest at 1,097 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,982 students.
- ~1,246 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,246 residents per school. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Anderson 02 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,982 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 122 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,528 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 77.1% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Erskine College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Erskine College |
| Nearest College · City | Due West |
| Nearest College · Phone | (864) 379-2131 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Jennie Erwin Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 318 Shirley Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (864) 369-7751 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29654 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12