- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluffton, SC
Bluffton High
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450111001165
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton High has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Bluffton, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Bluffton High held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 450111001165 · Bluffton, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 15.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Bluffton High held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bluffton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- May River High
May River High
1,731 students
- This school
Bluffton High
1,375 students
- Hilton Head Is
Hilton Head Island High
1,265 students
- River Ridge Ac
River Ridge Academy
1,134 students
- Beaufort High
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- Bluffton Middl
Bluffton Middle
921 students
What this shows Bluffton High reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton High compares
Bluffton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 60% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 34.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Bluffton High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Bluffton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Bluffton
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 (~1,375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton High
How many students attend Bluffton High?
Bluffton High has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluffton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,350 (2022-23) → 1,384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffton High?
29.9% of students at Bluffton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton High?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Bluffton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton High?
Bluffton High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bluffton High rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Bluffton High, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students), and River Ridge Academy (1,134 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.