For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,317 students in Hilton Head Island, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Hilton Head Island, SC is Hilton Head Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilton Head Island, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Hilton Head Island have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Hilton Head Island, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hilton Head Island High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hilton Head Island, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilton Head Island High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4800
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Wilborn Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 2,023 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hilton Head Island, SC include Hilton Head Island High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hilton Head Island?
1 public high schools are located in Hilton Head Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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