Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts 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 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative serves the southern part of its school district in Hilton Head Island, SC, covering an area of approximately 67.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 13.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's student population of 496 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts 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 Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is 0.65, which is less 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
#708 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's ranking?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is ranked #708 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts often compared to?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
496 students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offer ?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts part of?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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