Enrollment
348
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaufort, SC
Beaufort Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beaufort Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450111000547
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaufort Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaufort Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Middle ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaufort Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaufort Middle
Beaufort Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Beaufort, South Carolina, enrolling 348 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Beaufort Middle is leaner than roughly 94% of South Carolina schools and 34% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 348 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Beaufort's middle schools, it stands alongside Lady's Island Middle (338 students): Beaufort Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 9.1:1).
Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students) and Bluffton High (1,375 students) alongside Beaufort Middle.
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 Middle compares
Beaufort Middle 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 43.7%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Beaufort Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaufort 01, which includes Beaufort Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaufort Middle'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
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Beaufort
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Middle
How many students attend Beaufort Middle?
Beaufort Middle has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaufort, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle is 9.4:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 40% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Beaufort Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaufort Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beaufort Middle is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaufort Middle?
Beaufort Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaufort Middle rank among public schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Middle ranks #6 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 Middle a good school?
Beaufort Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. 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 Middle, 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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