For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,106 students in Bluffton, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bluffton, SC are Bluffton High School and May River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluffton, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Bluffton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Bluffton, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bluffton High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bluffton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 H. E. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-8800
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
May River High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 New Riverside Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4900
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bluffton, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bluffton, SC include Bluffton High School and May River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bluffton?
2 public high schools are located in Bluffton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluffton?
Bluffton public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bluffton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bluffton include: May River High School vs. Bluffton High School, Bluffton High School vs. May River High School
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