Best Schools in Beaufort County, SC
Beaufort County, SC has a total of 50 schools including 15 high schools, 9 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 28,591 students attend Beaufort County, SC schools. On average, schools in Beaufort County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Beaufort County meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
2. May River High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1601 Students
3. Beaufort High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
4. Hilton Head Island High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
5. Battery Creek High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
6. Whale Branch Early College High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
7. Islands High School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 862 Students
8. Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
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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
SchoolGrade
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
2. H. E. Mccracken Middle
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
3. Hilton Head Island Middle
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
4. Lady's Island Middle
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
5. Beaufort Middle
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
6. Coastal Middle School
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Savannah-chatham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
7. Whale Branch Middle
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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
SchoolGrade
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
2. River Ridge Academy
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1120 Students
3. Riverview Charter School
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Beaufort 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 703 Students
4. Pritchardville Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
5. Okatie Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
6. Michael C. Riley Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
7. Bluffton Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
8. Red Cedar Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
9. Hilton Head Island Elementary
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 709 Students
10. Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
19.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Beaufort County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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