Battery Creek High School
- Battery Creek High School serves 847 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
Battery Creek High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Battery Creek High School's student population of 847 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 847 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Battery Creek High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Battery Creek High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #108 out of 1,130 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 9% |
| Black | 48% | 34% |
| White | 37% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Battery Creek High School is Islands Academy (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert Smalls International Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robert Smalls International Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Robert Smalls International Academy Grades: PK-8 | 727 students
0.8 miles
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)322-2500 0.8 PK-8 727 - Beaufort Broad River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 509 students
1.6 miles
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)322-8400 1.6 PK-5 509 - Beaufort Islands Academy Grades: 6-12 | 52 students
2.5 miles
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-0733 2.5 6-12 52 - Beaufort Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
2.9 miles
121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)466-3400 2.9 PK-5 385 - Beaufort Riverview Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 608 students
3.3 miles
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)379-0133 3.3 K-8 608
School Reviews
| 5 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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