Excellent
#134 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 11% in state
May River High
High School · Beaufort 01 · Bluffton, SC
A Beaufort 01 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 New Riverside Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at May River High score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where May River 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), 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
$96,122
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,848/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29910; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,384 | Compare → |
| Battery Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 829 | Compare → |
| Beaufort HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,188 | Compare → |
| Hilton Head Island HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #9 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
May River High is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About May River High
May River High is a public high school in Bluffton, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 1,665 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about May River High
What grades does May River High serve?
May River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend May River High?
May River High has an enrollment of approximately 1,665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May River High?
The student-teacher ratio at May River High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does May River High rank in SC?
May River High ranks #134 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is May River High's MySchoolScout rating?
May River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 May River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, May River High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is May River High a charter school?
No, May River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is May River High a Title I school?
No, May River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for May River High?
45.3% of students at May River 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
- 1,665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (843) 836-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29910)
- 50,173
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 29910; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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