Best High Schools in Beaufort County, SC

Beaufort County, SC has 15 high schools with 9,853 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Beaufort County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Beaufort County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bluffton High

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students

2. May River High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1601 Students

3. Beaufort High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students

4. Hilton Head Island High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

5. Battery Creek High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students

6. Whale Branch Early College High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students

7. Islands High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students

8. Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jasper 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students

Best Middle Schools in Beaufort County, SC

Beaufort County, SC has 9 middle schools with 6,127 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Beaufort County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Beaufort County meet expectations.

1. Bluffton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students

2. H. E. Mccracken Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students

3. Hilton Head Island Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students

4. Lady's Island Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students

5. Beaufort Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students

6. Coastal Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

7. Whale Branch Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 331 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Beaufort County, SC

Beaufort County, SC has 24 elementary schools with 10,965 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Beaufort County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Beaufort County meet expectations.

1. Coosa Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students

2. River Ridge Academy

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1120 Students

3. Riverview Charter School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 703 Students

4. Pritchardville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students

5. Okatie Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

6. Michael C. Riley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students

7. Bluffton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students

8. Red Cedar Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students

9. Hilton Head Island Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 709 Students

10. Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Beaufort County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Beaufort County, SC has a total population of 187,117 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Beaufort County, SC

28,591

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Beaufort County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

16.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaufort County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaufort County, SC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,049 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Beaufort County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Beaufort County, SC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Screven County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Evans County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations