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Beaufort 01

South Carolina · Public School District
32
Schools
21,439
Students
$22,414
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
52.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Beaufort 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 21,439 students across 32 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,414 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (32)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beaufort Middle06–08384
Bluffton Middle06–08872
H. E. McCracken Middle06–08889
Hilton Head Island Middle06–08856
Lady's Island Middle06–08434
Whale Branch Middle05–08331
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Battery Creek High09–12788
Beaufort High09–121,191
Bluffton High09–121,350
Hilton Head Island High09–121,345
May River High09–121,601
Whale Branch Early College High09–12476
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,414+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
56%
State
30.2%
Local (property tax)
56.5%
Federal
13.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
21,439
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.7%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,414 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Beaufort 01?
Beaufort 01 has 32 public schools, serving a total of 21,439 students.
What is the graduation rate for Beaufort 01?
The graduation rate is 87.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Beaufort 01 spend per student?
Beaufort 01 spends $22,414 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Beaufort 01?
52% of students in Beaufort 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Beaufort 01?
Yes — 1 of the 32 schools in Beaufort 01 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Beaufort 01 serve?
Beaufort 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Beaufort 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Beaufort 01 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.