For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,726 students in 29926, SC (there are , serving 188 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29926, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29926, SC are Hilton Head Island High School, Hilton Head Island Elementary School and Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29926 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29926, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29926, SC 九游体育s (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
Rank: #22.
Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 School Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4100
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4100
Grades: 1-5
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Bus Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4380
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Hilton Head Island Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4500
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: n/an/a
165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-0400
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-0400
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
29926, South Carolina 九游体育s (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 schools in 29926, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29926, SC include Hilton Head Island High School, Hilton Head Island Elementary School and Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts.
How many public schools are located in 29926?
5 public schools are located in 29926.
What percentage of students in 29926 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29926 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29926?
29926 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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