For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,428 students in Jasper County, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, SC are Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Grades: 6-12
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 John Smith Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 310-1898
Grades: 6-12
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meeting Street-jasper & Beaufort
Charter School
8575 East Argent Parkway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Grades: K-1
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Hurricane Alley
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 539 students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
1398 Church Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 641 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School and Hardeeville-ridgeland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jasper County include: Ridgeland Elementary School vs. Hardeeville Elementary School, Hardeeville Elementary School vs. Ridgeland Elementary School
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