- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluffton, SC
Bluffton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450111001552
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Bluffton, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Bluffton Middle grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 450111001552 · Bluffton, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Bluffton Middle grew from 872 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bluffton Middle 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
- Beaufort High
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- This school
Bluffton Middle
921 students
What this shows Bluffton Middle reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton Middle compares
Bluffton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 50% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 40.2%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Bluffton Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton Middle'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
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Bluffton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton Middle
How many students attend Bluffton Middle?
Bluffton Middle has 921 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluffton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffton Middle?
37.2% of students at Bluffton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Bluffton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton Middle?
Bluffton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Middle ranks #4 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 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.