Serving 917 students in grades 6-8, Bluffton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluffton Middle School's student population of 917 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Bluffton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton Middle School's ranking?
Bluffton Middle School is ranked #647 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bluffton Middle School often compared to?
Bluffton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. E. Mccracken Middle School, Hilton Head Island Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Middle School?
917 students attend Bluffton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bluffton Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Middle School?
Bluffton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffton Middle School offer ?
Bluffton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluffton Middle School part of?
Bluffton Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
School Reviews
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