Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's student population of 496 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
49%
15%
Black
16%
31%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's ranking?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is ranked #708 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts often compared to?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island Elementary School, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
496 students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offer ?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts part of?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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