Battery Creek High vs Whale Branch Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battery Creek High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students
Whale Branch Early College High
Seabrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students
| Measure | Battery Creek High Beaufort, South Carolina | Whale Branch Early College High Seabrook, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 228 | #1 of 228 |
| National rank | #1931 of 16,910 | #207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 809 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Beaufort | Seabrook |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whale Branch Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 76.0).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •Battery Creek High is the larger school with 809 students compared with 390.
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 Battery Creek High better than Whale Branch Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Whale Branch Early College High ranks higher (90.7 vs 76.0 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 Battery Creek High and Whale Branch Early College High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Seabrook in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battery Creek High: 809. Whale Branch Early College High: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battery Creek High and Whale Branch Early College High rank in South Carolina?
Battery Creek High is 49th of 228 and Whale Branch Early College High is 1st of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).