Beaufort County Public Schools
Beaufort County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
34
public schools
Total Enrollment
23,085
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Beaufort County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Beaufort County has one district entry in this county file: Beaufort 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Beaufort has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 20 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
34
in Beaufort County
Reported Enrollment
23,085
34 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
3
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Beaufort County
Beaufort 01
34 Public Schools in Beaufort County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,601 |
| Bluffton High | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,350 |
| Hilton Head Island High | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Hilton Head Island, 29926City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,345 |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Profile | SC Public Charter School District | Beaufort, 29449Town: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 1,271 |
| Beaufort High | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort, 29907Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,191 |
| River Ridge Academy | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,120 |
| Pritchardville Elementary | Profile | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 1,005 |
| H. E. McCracken Middle | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 889 |
| Bluffton Middle | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 872 |
| Hilton Head Island Middle | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Hilton Head Island, 29926City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 856 |
| Battery Creek High | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort, 29906Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 788 |
| Michael C. Riley Elementary | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 772 |
| Hilton Head Island Elementary | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Hilton Head Island, 29926City: Small | 1–5 | Primary | 709 |
| Riverview Charter School | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort, 29906Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 703 |
| Bluffton Elementary | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 696 |
| Robert Smalls International Academy | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Beaufort, 29906Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 685 |
| Okatie Elementary | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29909Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 609 |
| Red Cedar Elementary | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Bluffton, 29910City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 601 |
| Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Hilton Head Island, 29926City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 556 |
| Whale Branch Early College High | Listed only | Beaufort 01 | Seabrook, 29940Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 476 |
May River High
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / Rural: Fringe
Bluffton High
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Hilton Head Island High
Beaufort 01
Hilton Head Island, 29926 / City: Small
Bridges Preparatory School
SC Public Charter School District
Beaufort, 29449 / Town: Distant
Beaufort High
Beaufort 01
Beaufort, 29907 / Town: Distant
River Ridge Academy
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / Rural: Fringe
Pritchardville Elementary
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
H. E. McCracken Middle
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Bluffton Middle
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Hilton Head Island Middle
Beaufort 01
Hilton Head Island, 29926 / City: Small
Battery Creek High
Beaufort 01
Beaufort, 29906 / Town: Distant
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Beaufort 01
Hilton Head Island, 29926 / City: Small
Riverview Charter School
Beaufort 01
Beaufort, 29906 / Town: Distant
Bluffton Elementary
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Robert Smalls International Academy
Beaufort 01
Beaufort, 29906 / Town: Distant
Okatie Elementary
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29909 / Rural: Fringe
Red Cedar Elementary
Beaufort 01
Bluffton, 29910 / City: Small
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
Beaufort 01
Hilton Head Island, 29926 / City: Small
Whale Branch Early College High
Beaufort 01
Seabrook, 29940 / Rural: Fringe
Beaufort County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Beaufort County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Beaufort County public school directory?
The directory lists 34 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Beaufort County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Beaufort County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Beaufort County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Beaufort County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Beaufort County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.