For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,075 students in Hardeeville, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Hardeeville, SC are Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeeville, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hardeeville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hardeeville, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 John Smith Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hardeeville Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1888
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1888
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Gr: 6-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Hardeeville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1398 Church Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Gr: K-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hardeeville, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hardeeville, SC include Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hardeeville?
3 public schools are located in Hardeeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeeville?
Hardeeville public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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