For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,049 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 74% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Bluffton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 54% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 81% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #22.
May River High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 New Riverside Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4900
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 836-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
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 54% 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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