Best Schools in Laurel Bay, SC
Laurel Bay, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,078 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Laurel Bay meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurel Bay, SC
The top high schools in Laurel Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whale Branch Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Battery Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurel Bay, SC
The top middle schools in Laurel Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whale Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurel Bay, SC
The top elementary schools in Laurel Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whale Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Robert Smalls International Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 685 Students
3. Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurel Bay, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurel Bay, SC has a total population of 5,082 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurel Bay, 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 Laurel Bay, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurel Bay, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurel Bay, 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 Laurel Bay, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laurel Bay, SC
How many schools are in Laurel Bay, SC?
Laurel Bay, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,078 students in total.
How do schools in Laurel Bay perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Laurel Bay score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Laurel Bay meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurel Bay?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Laurel Bay, SC
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations