For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,042 students in Seabrook, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Seabrook, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seabrook, SC are Whale Branch Early College High School, Whale Branch Middle School and Whale Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seabrook, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Seabrook have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seabrook, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Branch Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 Detour Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Whale Branch Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Trask Parkway
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3000
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Whale Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Stuart Point Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-1000
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Seabrook, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
364 Kean Neck Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3600
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3600
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seabrook, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Seabrook, SC include Whale Branch Early College High School, Whale Branch Middle School and Whale Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Seabrook?
3 public schools are located in Seabrook.
What percentage of students in Seabrook go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Seabrook are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seabrook?
Seabrook public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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