Hilton Head Island High vs Irmo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton Head Island High
Hilton Head Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
Irmo High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Hilton Head Island High Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | Irmo High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 228 | #129 of 228 |
| National rank | #674 of 16,910 | #5457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 39% |
| city | Hilton Head Island | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Head Island High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 61.4).
- •Hilton Head Island High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •Hilton Head Island High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Irmo High does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Irmo 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 Hilton Head Island High better than Irmo High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Head Island High ranks higher (84.6 vs 61.4 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 High and Irmo High?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Hilton Head Island and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilton Head Island High: 1,265. Irmo High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilton Head Island High and Irmo High rank in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island High is 8th of 228 and Irmo High is 129th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).