Hardeeville: Schools & Education
Education in Hardeeville: 4 public schools. Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter Sch is the largest at 655 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 1,822 students.
- ~2,718 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,718 residents per school. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Charter Institute at Erskine, Jasper 01 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,822 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 121 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,810 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.3% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of South Carolina Beaufort |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of South Carolina Beaufort |
| Nearest College · City | Bluffton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (843) 208-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hardeeville Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 30 Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (843) 784-3426 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29927 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1976 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 42.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12