Summary:
The 29926 zip code of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools share a geographic location, their performance and metrics vary significantly, with Hilton Head Island High School and Hilton Head Island Middle School standing out as the top-performing institutions in the area.
Hilton Head Island High School ranks 90th out of 235 high schools in Beaufort 01 district, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, while also performing well on end-of-course exams. In contrast, Hilton Head Island Middle School ranks 131st out of 320 middle schools in the district, but achieved a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.
Across the schools, there are some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates (22.5%) and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.06% to 64.2%). Additionally, per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation. While the data highlights the strengths of some schools, it also points to opportunities for the district to address attendance, equity, and resource distribution to support student success across all schools in the 29926 zip code.
Thank you for your feedback!