Airport High vs Hilton Head Island High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport High
West Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Hilton Head Island High
Hilton Head Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Airport High West Columbia, South Carolina | Hilton Head Island High Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #143 of 228 | #8 of 228 |
| National rank | #6198 of 16,910 | #674 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| city | West Columbia | Hilton Head Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Head Island High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 58.4).
- •Hilton Head Island High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Hilton Head Island High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Hilton Head Island High does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.4).
- •Airport High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,265.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airport High better than Hilton Head Island High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Head Island High ranks higher (84.6 vs 58.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Airport High and Hilton Head Island High?
About 196 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport High: 1,272. Hilton Head Island High: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport High and Hilton Head Island High rank in South Carolina?
Airport High is 143rd of 228 and Hilton Head Island High is 8th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).