For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,542 students in 29926, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 572 private students). 87% 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 Middle School. 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 44% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29926, SC Public Schools (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 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Hilton Head Island Middle School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-0400
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-0400
Gr: PK-K | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 Middle School.
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?
87% 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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