How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bluffton Middle | H. E. McCracken Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bluffton, SC | Bluffton, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 921 | 846 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.2% | 29.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bluffton Middle | H. E. McCracken Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,232 | $17,232 |
| District | Beaufort County School District | Beaufort County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bluffton Middle | H. E. McCracken Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 48.2% |
| African American | 10.4% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.8% | 34.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bluffton Middle | H. E. McCracken Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 289:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.2% | 20.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 136 | 131 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.