Beaufort 01 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 33 public schools in Beaufort 01 School District, serving 22,147 students.
- Public school in Beaufort 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
- The top ranked public school in Beaufort 01 School District are May River High School, Hilton Head Island High School and Bluffton High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 49% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the South Carolina public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.beaufort.k12.sc.us |
| School District Phone Number | (843)322-2300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| # of Schools | 33 Schools | 1,264 Schools |
| # of Students | 22,147 Students | 776,779 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,653 Teachers | 51,746 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Beaufort 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 84 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SC) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.62 |
| # of American Indian Students | 47 Students | 2,539 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 261 Students | 12,336 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5,924 Students | 73,525 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 27% | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 5,963 Students | 261,201 Students |
| % Black Students | 27% | 34% |
| # of White Students | 8,971 Students | 394,347 Students |
| % White Students | 41% | 51% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 37 Students | 1,049 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 944 Students | 31,619 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 893 | 26,556 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,588 | 55,336 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,585 | 57,187 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,666 | 57,012 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,700 | 60,332 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,765 | 60,891 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,700 | 61,385 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,698 | 59,110 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,571 | 57,851 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,605 | 57,025 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,897 | 63,494 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,674 | 57,753 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,519 | 52,720 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,286 | 50,127 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,944 is higher than the state average of $10,235. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,938 is higher than the state average of $10,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SC) |
| Total Revenue | $265 MM | $39 MM |
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| Spending | $346 MM | $40 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,944 | $10,235 |
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| Spending / Student | $16,938 | $10,515 |
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Beaufort 01 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Battery Creek High School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Top 30%1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)322-5500
Grades: 9-12 | 787 students
- Beaufort Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Top 50%1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-2600
Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
- Beaufort High School Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 87%
Rank: Top 10%84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843)322-2000
Grades: 9-12 | 1356 students
- Beaufort Middle School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 38%
Rank: Bottom 50%2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-5700
Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
- Bluffton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Top 50%160 H. E. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)706-8500
Grades: PK-5 | 653 students
- Bluffton High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 78%
Rank: Top 5%12 H. E. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)706-8800
Grades: 9-12 | 1175 students
- Bluffton Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Bottom 50%30 New Mustang Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)707-0700
Grades: 6-8 | 766 students
- Broad River Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)322-8400
Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
- Coosa Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 20%45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843)322-6100
Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
- H. E. Mccracken Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Top 50%250 H. E. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)706-8700
Grades: 6-8 | 738 students
- Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)689-0400
Grades: PK-K | 415 students
- Hilton Head Island Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Top 30%30 School Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)342-4100
Grades: 1-5 | 944 students
- Hilton Head Island High School Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank: Top 5%70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)689-4800
Grades: 9-12 | 1322 students
- Hilton Head Island Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%55 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)689-4500
Grades: 6-8 | 1003 students
- Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Top 50%10 Wilborn Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)342-4380
Grades: PK-5 | 681 students
- Islands Academy Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-0733
Grades: 6-12 | 54 students
- Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%121 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)466-3400
Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
- Lady's Island Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%73 Chowan Creek Bluff
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843)322-2240
Grades: PK-5 | 336 students
- Lady's Island Middle School Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Bottom 50%30 Cougar Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843)322-3100
Grades: 6-8 | 550 students
- May River High School Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank: Top 5%601 New Riverside Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)836-4900
Grades: 9-12 | 1223 students
- Michael C. Riley Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%200 Burnt Church Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)706-8300
Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
- Mossy Oaks Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Top 50%2510 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-2900
Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
- Okatie Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Top 20%53 Cherry Point Road
Okatie, SC 29909
(843)322-7700
Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
- Port Royal Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843)322-0820
Grades: PK-5 | 188 students
- Pritchardville Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 30%9447 Evan Way
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)707-0500
Grades: PK-5 | 819 students
- Red Cedar Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 38%
Rank: Top 50%11 Box Elder Lane
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)707-0600
Grades: PK-5 | 671 students
- River Ridge Academy Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 57%
Rank: Top 30%3050 River Ridge Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843)836-4600
Grades: PK-8 | 1189 students
- Riverview Charter School Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 62%
Rank: Top 20%81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)379-0133
Grades: K-8 | 646 students
- Robert Smalls International Academy Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)322-2500
Grades: PK-8 | 708 students
- St. Helena Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%1025 Sea Island Parkway
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
(843)838-0300
Grades: PK-5 | 399 students
- Whale Branch Early College High School Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 20%169 Detour Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843)466-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 476 students
- Whale Branch Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%15 Stuart Point Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843)466-1000
Grades: PK-4 | 522 students
- Whale Branch Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 21%
Rank: Bottom 50%2009 Trask Parkway
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843)466-3000
Grades: 5-8 | 367 students
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