Battery Creek High School is a public high school within the Beaufort County School District, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. The school serves students in suburban areas of Beaufort, St. Helena, and Lady's Island. It enrolled 757 students in the 2011–2012 school year.
Serving 809 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Battery Creek High serves the northeast part of Beaufort, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 46.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 11 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battery Creek High School's student population of 809 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Building Bright Futures through Engagement and Learning
School Rankings
Battery Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 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 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: 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 #568 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 83.8%.
How many students attend Battery Creek High School?
809 students attend Battery Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Battery Creek High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% 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 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battery Creek High School part of?
Battery Creek High School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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