| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County School District | Beaufort | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 21,439 | 32 | PK–12 | 15 |
How Beaufort County compares
It enrolls 21,439 students across 32 schools. Its rating of 7/10 is above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10.
School Districts in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County has 1 public school district covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Beaufort County is Beaufort County School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Beaufort County, SC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Beaufort County, SC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Beaufort County, SC?
Of the districts serving Beaufort County, Beaufort County School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.