For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,793 students in Beaufort, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Beaufort, SC are Beaufort High School, Bridges Preparatory School and Battery Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Beaufort, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridges Preparatory School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beaufort, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaufort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-2000
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-7737
Gr: K-12 | 1,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Battery Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Beaufort, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Beaufort, SC include Beaufort High School, Bridges Preparatory School and Battery Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaufort?
4 public high schools are located in Beaufort.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort?
Beaufort public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Beaufort are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beaufort include: Battery Creek High School vs. Beaufort High School, Lowcountry Montessori School vs. Beaufort High School, Beaufort High School vs. Battery Creek High School
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