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Best Schools in Bluffton, SC
Bluffton, SC has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,870 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Bluffton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bluffton, SC
The top high schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
2. Hilton Head Island High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
3. May River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1601 Students
4. Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bluffton, SC
The top middle schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
2. H. E. Mccracken Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
3. Hilton Head Island Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bluffton, SC
The top elementary schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Cedar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
2. Pritchardville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
3. Okatie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
4. River Ridge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1120 Students
5. Bluffton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
6. Hilton Head Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 709 Students
7. Michael C. Riley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
8. Hardeeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
9. May River Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
May River Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bluffton, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bluffton, SC has a total population of 51,877 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bluffton, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bluffton, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bluffton, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bluffton, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bluffton, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bluffton, SC
How many schools are in Bluffton, SC?
Bluffton, SC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,870 students in total.
How do schools in Bluffton perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Bluffton score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Bluffton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bluffton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bluffton
10 of 10 schools in Bluffton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 4C: 1D: 1
All 10 public schools we grade in Bluffton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Bluffton Elementary
- Michael C Riley Elementary
- Okatie Elementary
- Pritchardville Elementary
- Red Cedar Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.