Hilton Head Schools Soaring Above the Rest

Hilton Head Schools: Soaring Above the Rest

One of the first things families look at before moving to an area is the quality of the schools.  While Hilton Head Island is a beautiful resort town with much to offer residents and visitors alike, the question remains: are Hilton Head schools any good?

The answer, fortunately, is yes.  Hilton Head schools are good.  The public schools on Hilton Head Island are part of the Beaufort County School District, and the Hilton Head schools consistently rank highest in the county.  On top of that, Hilton Head Island offers a number of options for those parents who prefer to send their children to private schools. 

On the public school front, Hilton Head’s schools are clustered together on a large campus.  Each school has separate parking and entrances, but students who attend public school on Hilton Head Island for all 12 years will go to school in basically the same geographic area the entire time. 

Hilton Head Island International Baccalaureate Elementary School (sometimes referred to as Hilton Head Elementary or Hilton Head Island IB Elementary) uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program to bring a world-class education and international perspective to students living on the island.   The Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts provides elementary students the opportunity to learn a rigorous academic program through arts infusion, allowing students to benefit from the many ways that the arts can improve students’ thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Students’ first-rate educations continue at Hilton Head Island Middle School and Hilton Head Island High School, which offers students the opportunity to receive the full International Baccalaureate diploma.  This is an internationally-recognized diploma which can earn students college credit and the opportunity to attend university overseas—something rarely permitted outside of special exchange programs.  Hilton Head Island High School is also ranked as one of the most academically rigorous schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine, ranking number 426 on a list of nearly 1500 of the top schools in the United States. 

The school district also offers the Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center to help make sure that student readiness is where it needs to be before entering elementary school. 

For those who prefer private schools, Hilton Head Island offers parents several choices.  For a religion-based education, parents can choose Hilton Head Christian Academy or St. Francis Catholic School.  Other private schools include Hilton Head Heritage Academy and Hilton Head Preparatory School.  Those moving to the area who wish to look into a private school may contact me for the most up-to-date information about these and other schools on Hilton Head Island.