For the 2026 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 71% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), 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 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hilton Head Island High School, with 89% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Head Island High School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Wilborn Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 2,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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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