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Best Schools in Beaufort, SC
Beaufort, SC has 28 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,647 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Beaufort meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaufort, SC
The top high schools in Beaufort, 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. Colleton County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
7. Battery Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaufort, SC
The top middle schools in Beaufort, 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. Hilton Head Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
3. Lady's Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
4. Beaufort Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
5. Colleton County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1121 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, SC
The top elementary schools in Beaufort, 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. Okatie Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. Lady's Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
4. Mossy Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
5. Beaufort Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
6. Port Royal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
7. Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
8. Broad River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
9. Michael C. Riley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
10. Whale Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beaufort, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beaufort, SC has a total population of 20,998 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beaufort, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaufort, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaufort, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beaufort, SC
How many schools are in Beaufort, SC?
Beaufort, SC has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,647 students in total.
How do schools in Beaufort perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Beaufort score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Beaufort meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaufort?
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: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Beaufort
14 of 14 schools in Beaufort carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1C: 7D: 2F: 2
All 14 public schools we grade in Beaufort. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Beaufort Elementary
- Broad River Elementary
- Coosa Elementary
- Joseph S Shanklin Elementary
- Ladys Island Elementary
- Mossy Oaks Elementary
Other schools and academies (4)
- Bridges Preparatory School
- Lowcountry Montessori School
- Riverview Charter School
- Robert Smalls International Academy
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.