Beech Hill Elementary School

Beech Hill Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1001 Beech Hill Rd,  Summerville, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
3.6
1,209 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
443:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
68.4%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/12/2025
This school does an amazing job helping students become independent learners who lead and shine both in and outside the classroom. It balances play and learning beautifully, creating a joyful environment where kids thrive and still achieve great results. With so many opportunities beyond academics,...
5.0 parent
1/13/2025
We love so much about beech hill! We moved from another dd2 elementary school that did not compare. The communication from BHES is top notch! The SRO is always present especially at car rider when someone doesn’t have a tag etc. I feel my kids are very safe here and we haven’t had issues with bullyi...
5.0 parent
5/15/2024
My oldest went here and absolutely loved it. (He is now at Rollings). My youngest is currently about to finish 4th grade and loves it as well. Mrs. Harris is an excellent leader and you can tell she loves the kids, the teachers, and her job. Every single teacher that both of my boys have had were am...
1.0 parent
5/25/2022
Beech hill has sent my child home with regular sunburns after being asked to apply sunscreen I was told by the teacher it was an impossible task. My child was send home with spiked clothes and the teacher had no idea somehow. I will be homeschooling to avoid this school. They have not responded or s...

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Beech Hill Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Summerville, SC, in the Summerville neighborhood, and is served by the Dorchester School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,209 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Beech Hill Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $404,864. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ashley Ridge High School, Rhema Christian and Military Academy, East Edisto Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Summerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Beech Hill Elementary School.

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