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Battery Creek High School vs. Hilton Head Island High School

Should you attend Battery Creek High School or Hilton Head Island High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Battery Creek High School
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hilton Head Island High School
70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Hilton Head Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Battery Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Hilton Head Island High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
829 students
1,317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Battery Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hilton Head Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Battery Creek High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilton Head Island High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Battery Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hilton Head Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Battery Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#568 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#83 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Battery Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hilton Head Island High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
71%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battery Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilton Head Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battery Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilton Head Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battery Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilton Head Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in SC)
89%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Battery Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hilton Head Island High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Battery Creek High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hilton Head Island High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
259
351
Grade 10 Students
189
352
Grade 11 Students
191
297
Grade 12 Students
190
317

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Battery Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hilton Head Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Battery Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hilton Head Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
44%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Battery Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hilton Head Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Battery Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hilton Head Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Battery Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hilton Head Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Battery Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilton Head Island High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Battery Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hilton Head Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Battery Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hilton Head Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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