Very Good
#172 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 15% in state
Beaufort High
High School · Beaufort 01 · Beaufort, SC
A Beaufort 01 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
84 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beaufort High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Beaufort High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,777
Median home value
$399,600
Median rent
$1,706/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,355 | Compare → |
| Beaufort AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 4.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Lowcountry Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #10 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaufort High is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaufort High
Beaufort High is a public high school in Beaufort, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 1,188 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaufort High
What grades does Beaufort High serve?
Beaufort High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beaufort High?
Beaufort High has an enrollment of approximately 1,188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaufort High rank in SC?
Beaufort High ranks #172 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Beaufort High's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaufort High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beaufort High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaufort High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beaufort High a charter school?
No, Beaufort High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaufort High a Title I school?
No, Beaufort High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaufort High?
56.6% of students at Beaufort High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (843) 302-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29907)
- 14,848
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29907; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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