Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Beaufort High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaufort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beaufort High School's student population of 1,174 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beaufort High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaufort High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
37%
32%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaufort High School's ranking?
Beaufort High School is ranked #205 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Beaufort High School often compared to?
Beaufort High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whale Branch Early College High School, Battery Creek High School, Bluffton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaufort High School?
The graduation rate of Beaufort High School is 84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beaufort High School?
1,174 students attend Beaufort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beaufort High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaufort High School?
Beaufort High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaufort High School offer ?
Beaufort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaufort High School part of?
Beaufort High School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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