Hanahan’s public schools outscore 54% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Hanahan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Hanahan’s districts is 33%, below the South Carolina average (41%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hanahan’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 101 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hanahan’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,371 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hanahan Middle, then Hanahan High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Divine Redeemer School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hanahan’s grade
B−: better than 54% of South Carolina school districts, #112 of 169 South Carolina towns. Graduation is above the South Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hanahan, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hanahan · depends on your address
Hanahan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 766 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan Middle
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan Middle
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan Middle
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan High
Grades 9–12 · 1,061 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan High
Grades 9–12 · 1,061 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan High
Grades 9–12 · 1,061 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hanahan
Hanahan High
Grades 9–12 · 1,061 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Hanahan’s public schools are run by Berkeley County School District, which also serves Bonneau, Charleston, Goose Creek and Jamestown and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Hanahan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Hanahan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hanahan | B− | Berkeley County |
| Goose Creek | B− | Berkeley County |
| North Charleston | A | Charleston County PK–12 · Dorchester School District 2 PK–12 |
| Charleston | B+ | Charleston County PK–12 · Berkeley County PK–12 |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Berkeley County with Hanahan, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hanahan
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hanahan’s schools
Are Hanahan’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Hanahan children attend outscore 54% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #112 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hanahan in?
Berkeley County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 39,423 students in 46 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hanahan kids go to high school?
Hanahan High, with 1,061 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Hanahan’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Berkeley County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Hanahan spend per student?
$13,371 in Berkeley County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hanahan?
Yes: Divine Redeemer School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 143 students).
Parents talk
What Hanahan families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hanahan → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.