Schools near ZIP 29940

3 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Whale Branch Elementary Grades PK–5 · Beaufort 01	4.0 mi	40% −14 vs state	48% −17 vs state	37% −15 vs state	Not enough years of data	—	16%	409	Black 71%
Whale Branch Middle Grades 6–8 · Beaufort 01	4.1 mi	14% −28 vs state	39% −19 vs state	22% −30 vs state	Not enough years of data	—	24%	243	Black 67%
Whale Branch Early College High Grades 9–12 · Beaufort 01	5.2 mi	28% −14 vs state · 2024-25	61% −9 vs state	43% −4 vs state	5% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26	—	11%	390	Black 82%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).