For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,604 students in Beaufort, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaufort, SC are Riverview Charter School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Lady's Island Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaufort, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Grades: K-8
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Lady's Island Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cougar Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-3167
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Beaufort Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Beaufort, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
2900 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Beaufort, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaufort, SC include Riverview Charter School, Lowcountry Montessori School and Lady's Island Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaufort?
5 public middle schools are located in Beaufort.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort?
Beaufort public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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