- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluffton, SC
May River High
Federal NCES profile for May River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450111001666
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May River High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
May River High has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May River High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Bluffton, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111001666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
May River High held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.5 → 109.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+64 students YoY 450111001666 · Bluffton, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,731 enr · 16.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton High (1,375 students)
May River High held near 1,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.5 → 109.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
May River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Bluffton Middl
Bluffton Middle
921 students
What this shows May River High reports 1,731 students on the CCD universe file.
How May River High compares
May River 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 70% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,731
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
322
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, May River High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 May River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Bluffton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,731 students)
Frequently asked questions about May River High
How many students attend May River High?
May River High has 1,731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluffton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,601 (2022-23) → 1,665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at May River High?
The student-teacher ratio at May River High is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at May River High?
21.9% of students at May River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May River High?
The largest demographic group at May River High is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Bluffton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May River High?
May River High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 May River High rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, May River High ranks #10 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 May River High, Beaufort 01 also operates Bluffton High (1,375 students), Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students), and River Ridge Academy (1,134 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.