Hilton Head Island Elementary vs Michael C. Riley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Hilton Head Island · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
702 students
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Hilton Head Island Elementary Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | Michael C. Riley Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 688 | #320 of 688 |
| National rank | #13768 of 50,301 | #21395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Hilton Head Island | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Head Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 55.4).
- •Hilton Head Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Hilton Head Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Hilton Head Island Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary is the larger school with 704 students compared with 702.
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 Hilton Head Island Elementary better than Michael C. Riley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Head Island Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 55.4 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 Hilton Head Island Elementary and Michael C. Riley Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Hilton Head Island and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilton Head Island Elementary: 702. Michael C. Riley Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilton Head Island Elementary and Michael C. Riley Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island Elementary is 177th of 688 and Michael C. Riley Elementary is 320th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).