- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluffton, SC
H. E. Mccracken Middle
Federal NCES profile for H. E. Mccracken Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450111000420
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. E. Mccracken Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
H. E. Mccracken Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. E. Mccracken Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Bluffton, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
H. E. Mccracken Middle held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 450111000420 · Bluffton, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
H. E. Mccracken Middle held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
H. E. Mccracken 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
H. E. Mccracken Middle
846 students
What this shows H. E. Mccracken Middle reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. E. Mccracken Middle compares
H. E. Mccracken Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 61% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, H. E. Mccracken 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 H. E. Mccracken Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. E. Mccracken 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. E. Mccracken Middle
How many students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle?
H. E. Mccracken Middle has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluffton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. E. Mccracken Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at H. E. Mccracken Middle is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 H. E. Mccracken Middle?
29.1% of students at H. E. Mccracken Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. E. Mccracken Middle?
The largest demographic group at H. E. Mccracken Middle is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bluffton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. E. Mccracken Middle?
H. E. Mccracken Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 H. E. Mccracken Middle rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, H. E. Mccracken Middle ranks #8 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 H. E. Mccracken 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.