- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island High
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Head Island High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450111001350
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Head Island High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hilton Head Island · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton Head Island High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hilton Head Island High held near 1,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450111001350 · Hilton Head Island, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,265 enr · 14.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Hilton Head Island High held near 1,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hilton Head Island High 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
- This school
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 Hilton Head Island High reports 1,265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Head Island High compares
Hilton Head Island 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 38.5%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Hilton Head Island High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Hilton Head Island High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Head Island High'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
- 1,134
- 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
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 (~1,265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island High
How many students attend Hilton Head Island High?
Hilton Head Island High has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilton Head Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island High is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Hilton Head Island High?
34.3% of students at Hilton Head Island High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton Head Island High?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Head Island High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Hilton Head Island, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Head Island High?
Hilton Head Island High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hilton Head Island High rank among public schools in Hilton Head Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Hilton Head Island High, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Bluffton High (1,375 students), and River Ridge Academy (1,134 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.