Beaufort High School
Tel:
(843) 322-2000
Beaufort High School serves 1,356 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beaufort High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Beaufort High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Beaufort High School's student population of 1,356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,356 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Beaufort High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beaufort High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #107 out of 1142 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
Black | 35% | 34% |
White | 49% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beaufort High School is Bridges Preparatory School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lady's Island Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Lady's Island Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 550 students
1.0 miles
30 Cougar Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-3100 1.0 6-8 550 - Beaufort Bridges Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 664 students
1.8 miles
1100 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 982-7737 1.8 K-10 664 - Beaufort Beaufort Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
1.9 miles
1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2600 1.9 PK-5 482 - Beaufort Beaufort Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
2.1 miles
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700 2.1 6-8 492 - Beaufort Mossy Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
2.1 miles
2510 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2900 2.1 PK-5 410
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