Battery Creek High School

1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, Battery Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Battery Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Battery Creek High School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
786 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Battery Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battery Creek High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#285 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
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42%
39%
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70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
12%
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Black
46%
32%
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White
24%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Battery Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battery Creek High School's ranking?
Battery Creek High School is ranked #285 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Battery Creek High School often compared to?
Battery Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort High School, Hilton Head Island High School, Bluffton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battery Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Battery Creek High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Battery Creek High School?
786 students attend Battery Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Battery Creek High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battery Creek High School?
Battery Creek High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battery Creek High School offer ?
Battery Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Battery Creek High School part of?
Battery Creek High School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   6/13/2016
I recommend this school if you're looking to have a good/really fun time in highschool. The teachers really slack though. Do sports and talk to people and you'll be great. I regret leaving this school because it was fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Billy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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