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6.9 avg / 10

Beaufort 01 School District

School District · Beaufort, South Carolina

Students: 21,489
Teachers (FTE): 1,953
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

32

20 elem, 6 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,232

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#17 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above South Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,232

+$2,901 vs South Carolina median

District size

21,489 students

Much larger than South Carolina median

About Beaufort 01

Beaufort 01 is a Beaufort, South Carolina school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 21,489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $17,232 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Beaufort 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Coosa Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Beaufort 01 students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.

The district includes 20 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Beaufort 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Beaufort 01 with test data.

District Details

City
Beaufort
Total Enrollment
21,489
Teachers (FTE)
1,953
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beaufort 01?

Beaufort 01 has 32 schools in total — 20 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Beaufort 01?

The average composite rating for Beaufort 01 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Beaufort 01?

Beaufort 01 spends $17,232 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Beaufort 01?

The average student-teacher ratio in Beaufort 01 is 11:1.

What is the top-rated school in Beaufort 01?

Coosa Elementary is the highest-rated school in Beaufort 01 with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Beaufort 01?

Across schools in Beaufort 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Beaufort 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?

Beaufort 01 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
46.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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