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Enrollment
1,731
High
DISTRICT 1,112 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEAUFORT 01·NCES 450111001666
May River High
601 New Riverside Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 · (843) 836-4900 · Beaufort County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,731 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
112 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 450 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 450 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 424 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 407 | 24% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where May River High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Beaufort County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,731 | #42 of 250 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #100 of 215 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.7% | #84 of 217 | #5 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +41.5% | #7 of 108 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,731
+253 (+17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,731 | 111.5 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,665 | 109.5 | 15.2:1 | 45% (755) |
| 2022-23 | 1,601 | 106.5 | 15.0:1 | 26% (412) |
| 2020-21 | 1,478 | 92 | 16.1:1 | 25% (363) |
| 2017-18 | 1,223 | 72 | 17.0:1 | 29% (349) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for May River High.
Since 2017-18: students up 42% (1,223 to 1,731); teachers up 55% (72 to 111.5).
About May River High
A high-enrollment high school in Bluffton, South Carolina, May River High is part of Beaufort 01. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 1,731 students. The average for high schools in South Carolina is about 953 students, so this school is 82% bigger than average.
May River High is one of the 32 schools that make up Beaufort 01 (21,050 students in total).
By race and ethnicity, May River High is 53% White. The rest of enrollment is 32% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Beaufort County's population at about 69%. May River High has a diversity index of 61%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 111.5 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.5:1. High schools in South Carolina have a similar average ratio of 15.5:1.
Census Bureau estimates for Beaufort County show that median household income is about $86,573, roughly 46% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. May River High is one of 35 public schools in Beaufort County, which together enroll about 22,968 students.
The closest other public school is Pritchardville Elementary, about 1.9 miles away. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Fringe. That means it sits in rural territory close to an urban area.
May River High saw enrollment rise 17% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Beaufort County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
195,289
Census ACS
Median income
$86,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
22,968 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beaufort 01
- Bluffton HighHigh · 1,375 students
- Hilton Head Island HighHigh · 1,265 students
- River Ridge AcademyElementary · 1,134 students
- Beaufort HighHigh · 1,104 students
- Bluffton MiddleMiddle · 921 students
- Pritchardville ElementaryElementary · 887 students
Other schools in Bluffton
- Bluffton HighHigh · 1,375 students
- River Ridge AcademyElementary · 1,134 students
- Bluffton MiddleMiddle · 921 students
- Pritchardville ElementaryElementary · 887 students
- H. E. McCracken MiddleMiddle · 846 students
- Bluffton ElementaryElementary · 709 students
Nearby schools
- Pritchardville Elementary1.9 mi · 887
- River Ridge Academy4.2 mi · 1,134
- H. E. McCracken Middle4.7 mi · 846
- Bluffton Elementary4.8 mi · 709
- Bluffton High4.9 mi · 1,375
- Bluffton Middle6.1 mi · 921
Frequently asked questions
About May River HighWhat is the total enrollment at May River High?
May River High enrolls approximately 1,731 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does May River High serve?
May River High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at May River High?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at May River High.
What is the racial breakdown of students at May River High?
At May River High, the student body is approximately 53% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees May River High?
May River High is overseen by Beaufort 01 in Beaufort County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.