Best Schools in Beaufort County, SC
Beaufort County, SC has 47 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,630 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Beaufort County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaufort County, SC
The top high schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
2. Hilton Head Island High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
3. May River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1601 Students
4. Whale Branch Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
5. Beaufort High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
6. Battery Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
7. Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaufort County, SC
The top middle schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
2. H. E. Mccracken Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
3. Hilton Head Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
4. Lady's Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
5. Beaufort Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
6. Whale Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beaufort County, SC
The top elementary schools in Beaufort County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
2. Red Cedar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
3. Pritchardville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
4. Okatie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
5. River Ridge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1120 Students
6. Riverview Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 703 Students
7. Bluffton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
8. Hilton Head Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 709 Students
9. Lady's Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
10. Mossy Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 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.
Questions About Schools in Beaufort County, SC
How many schools are in Beaufort County, SC?
Beaufort County, SC has 47 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,630 students in total.
How do schools in Beaufort County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Beaufort County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Beaufort County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaufort County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beaufort County
5 places in Beaufort County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Beaufort (14)
- Bluffton (10)
- Hilton Head Island (4)
- Seabrook (3)
- Port Royal (1)
School districts (1)
- Beaufort 01 (32 schools)