- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Head Island Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450111001361
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Head Island Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hilton Head Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton Head Island Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Hilton Head Island Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450111001361 · Hilton Head Island, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Hilton Head Island Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hilton Head Island 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
Hilton Head Island Middle
778 students
What this shows Hilton Head Island Middle reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Head Island Middle compares
Hilton Head Island 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 30.7%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Head Island 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
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island Middle
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Middle?
Hilton Head Island Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hilton Head Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Middle is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Middle?
42.8% of students at Hilton Head Island Middle 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 Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Head Island Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% 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 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Head Island Middle?
Hilton Head Island Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Hilton Head Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Middle ranks #3 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 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.