Best Schools in Colleton County, SC
Colleton County, SC has 17 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,284 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Colleton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colleton County, SC
The top high schools in Colleton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaufort High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
2. Colleton County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
3. Baptist Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 552 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colleton County, SC
The top middle schools in Colleton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lady's Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
2. Colleton County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1121 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colleton County, SC
The top elementary schools in Colleton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 469 Students
2. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 452 Students
3. Bells Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. St. Helena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
5. Cottageville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
6. Hendersonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. Edith L. Frierson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
8. Jane Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 68 Students
9. Black Street Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colleton County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colleton County, SC has a total population of 38,604 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colleton 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 Colleton County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colleton County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colleton 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 Colleton County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colleton County, SC
How many schools are in Colleton County, SC?
Colleton County, SC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,284 students in total.
How do schools in Colleton County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Colleton County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Colleton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colleton 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: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Colleton County
3 places in Colleton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Walterboro (6)
- Cottageville (1)
- Ruffin (1)
School districts (1)
- Colleton 01 (8 schools)