For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 326 students in Saint Helena Island, SC.
The top ranked public school in Saint Helena Island, SC is St. Helena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helena Island, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saint Helena Island have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Helena Island, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Helena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Sea Island Parkway
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
(843) 838-0300
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
(843) 838-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Helena Island, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Helena Island, SC include St. Helena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Helena Island?
1 public schools are located in Saint Helena Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helena Island?
Saint Helena Island public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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