Enrollment
1,104
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaufort, SC
Beaufort High
Federal NCES profile for Beaufort High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450111000147
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaufort High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaufort High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaufort High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaufort High
Beaufort High is a large high school in Beaufort, South Carolina, enrolling 1,104 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,104 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 390 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,104 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beaufort's high schools, it stands alongside Battery Creek High (809 students): Beaufort High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students) and Bluffton High (1,375 students) alongside Beaufort High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beaufort High compares
Beaufort High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 40% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,066
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Beaufort High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaufort 01, which includes Beaufort High.
$16,066
Per student
+10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 30.2%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beaufort High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaufort High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Beaufort
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaufort High
How many students attend Beaufort High?
Beaufort High has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaufort, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort High is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaufort High?
44.4% of students at Beaufort High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaufort High?
The largest demographic group at Beaufort High is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaufort High?
Beaufort High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaufort High rank among public schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Beaufort, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaufort on the city page.
Is Beaufort High a good school?
Beaufort High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Beaufort High, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Bluffton High (1,375 students), and Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.
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