Beaufort County School District, South Carolina

Beaufort County School District is a unified school district in Beaufort County, South Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 193,602 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 576 sq mi (1,492 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
193,602 ± 65
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Beaufort County
Land area
576 sq mi (1,492 km²)
Median household income
$86,598 ± $3,021
Median home value
$455,700 ± $10,783
Water area
348 sq mi (900 km²)
State
South Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
4501110
Coordinates (central point)
32.354833, -80.685541

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Beaufort County School District, largest first

  1. Hilton Head Island (town)37,911 people
  2. Bluffton (town)33,157 people
  3. Port Royal (town)15,579 people
  4. Beaufort (city)13,747 people
  5. Burton (CDP)6,912 people
  6. Laurel Bay (CDP)5,882 people
  7. Shell Point (CDP)1,439 people
  8. Seabrook (CDP)799 people
  9. Fripp Island (CDP)752 people
  10. Daufuskie Island (CDP)619 people
  11. Sheldon (CDP)610 people
  12. Dale (CDP)411 people
All 14
  1. Harbor Island (CDP)303 people
  2. Lobeco (CDP)109 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Jasper County School District20 mi west
  2. Colleton County School District34 mi north
  3. Hampton County School District40 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Beaufort County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Beaufort County School District before you rely on it.

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