Excellent
#18 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Battery Creek High
High School · Beaufort 01 · Beaufort, SC
A Beaufort 01 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Battery Creek High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Battery Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,350
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Lowcountry Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,355 | Compare → |
| Beaufort HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #3 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battery Creek High is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battery Creek High
Battery Creek High is a public high school in Beaufort, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 829 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battery Creek High
What grades does Battery Creek High serve?
Battery Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Battery Creek High?
Battery Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battery Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Battery Creek High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battery Creek High rank in SC?
Battery Creek High ranks #18 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Battery Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Battery Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battery Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battery Creek High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Battery Creek High a charter school?
No, Battery Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battery Creek High a Title I school?
No, Battery Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battery Creek High?
71.9% of students at Battery Creek High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 829
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (843) 322-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29906)
- 26,562
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 29
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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