- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450111000147
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Beaufort High held near 1,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450111000147 · Beaufort, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Beaufort High held near 1,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beaufort High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- May River High
May River High
1,731 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High
1,375 students
- Hilton Head Is
Hilton Head Island High
1,265 students
- River Ridge Ac
River Ridge Academy
1,134 students
- This school
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- Bluffton Middl
Bluffton Middle
921 students
What this shows Beaufort High reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaufort High compares
Beaufort High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Beaufort 01 reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,375
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.