Is May River High a good school?

May River High ranks 40 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend May River High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,601 students attended May River High.

What is the racial makeup of May River High?

Students at May River High are 54% White, 30% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into May River High?

May River High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Okatie Elementary Elementary : Pritchardville Elementary Elementary : River Ridge Academy Middle : Bluffton Middle Middle : H. E. McCracken Middle

May River High

Summary:

May River High is a public high school located in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,601 students. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

May River High consistently ranks among the top 40-50 high schools in South Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams is impressive, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across subjects like Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, May River High had 91.45% proficiency in EOCEP English 2, compared to 86% for the Beaufort 01 district and 85.83% for the state. Additionally, May River High has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.78% White, 10.43% African American, and 30.17% Hispanic, in contrast to nearby schools like Battery Creek High, which has a higher percentage of African American students and a lower percentage of White students.

The lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at May River High (25.73% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Hardeeville Junior/Senior High (99.46%) suggests that May River High serves a relatively more affluent student population. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in educational outcomes. Overall, May River High stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and relatively affluent school within the Beaufort 01 school district, with a track record of academic excellence and a commitment to providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 New Riverside Road
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 836-4900

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,277

Feeder schools for May River High:

Elementary:	Okatie Elementary
	Pritchardville Elementary
	River Ridge Academy
Middle:	Bluffton Middle
	H. E. McCracken Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,601

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

Hispanic:

30.2%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details May River High ranks better than 83% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at May River High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at May River High is $12,277, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Beaufort 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

May River High:

SchoolDigger ranks May River High 40^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See May River High in the ranking list.)

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Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	65.37	37^th	225	83.6%
2021	66.62	51^st	227	77.5%
2022	67.10	51^st	226	77.4%
2023	75.30	38^th	237	84.0%
2024	73.81	40^th	235	83.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	67.38	15^th	58	74.1%
2019	61.29	25^th	64	60.9%
2021	56.53	20^th	46	56.5%
2022	54.20	27^th	61	55.7%
2023	67.86	19^th	68	72.1%
2024	21.18	60^th	71	15.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	68.02	29^th	214	86.4%
2019	61.84	40^th	217	81.6%
2021	56.14	65^th	213	69.5%
2022	70.53	38^th	220	82.7%
2023	76.69	31^st	226	86.3%
2024	66.75	52^nd	229	77.3%

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Rank History for Female students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	70.86	31^st	210	85.2%
2019	66.62	43^rd	213	79.8%
2021	68.84	48^th	213	77.5%
2022	64.11	62^nd	220	71.8%
2023	76.99	32^nd	223	85.7%
2024	73.39	41^st	225	81.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	78.47	20^th	143	86.0%
2021	38.44	75^th	115	34.8%
2022	49.33	66^th	139	52.5%
2024	64.55	42^nd	145	71.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.97	81^st	156	48.1%
2024	65.81	62^nd	157	60.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.03	10^th	15	33.3%
2024	75.66	2^nd	15	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	68.61	31^st	213	85.4%
2019	66.87	35^th	218	83.9%
2021	62.99	64^th	215	70.2%
2022	68.29	47^th	224	79.0%
2023	73.08	42^nd	229	81.7%
2024	73.72	40^th	228	82.5%

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Rank History for African American students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	73.98	25^th	183	86.3%
2019	64.11	42^nd	184	77.2%
2021	50.87	71^st	178	60.1%
2022	69.48	41^st	190	78.4%
2023	75.75	28^th	199	85.9%
2024	80.63	24^th	194	87.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	63.48	28^th	80	65.0%
2019	62.04	31^st	86	64.0%
2021	64.32	26^th	93	72.0%
2022	67.72	28^th	108	74.1%
2023	70.20	27^th	119	77.3%
2024	54.23	48^th	121	60.3%

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Rank History for White students at May River High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	72.84	25^th	185	86.5%
2019	68.80	33^rd	191	82.7%
2021	69.83	44^th	189	76.7%
2022	62.67	57^th	192	70.3%
2023	76.02	39^th	197	80.2%
2024	80.23	27^th	196	86.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	560	142	11	232	2	1	20	968
2018	734	149	17	290	1	2	30	1223
2019	801	163	14	336	1	2	42	1359
2020	834	178	14	344	4	1	57	1432
2021	847	192	21	354	3	1	60	1478
2022	870	184	20	442	3	2	69	1590
2023	861	167	19	483	6	2	63	1601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at May River High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	968	59.0	16.4	100
2018	1223	72.0	16.9	28.5
2019	1359	78.5	17.3	28.4
2020	1432	86.5	16.5	26
2021	1478	92.0	16.0	24.6
2022	1590	94.5	16.8	25.4
2023	1601	106.5	15.0	25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio May River High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	968	59.0	16.4	100
2018	1223	72.0	16.9	28.5
2019	1359	78.5	17.3	28.4
2020	1432	86.5	16.5	26
2021	1478	92.0	16.0	24.6
2022	1590	94.5	16.8	25.4
2023	1601	106.5	15.0	25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for May River High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$92 (1.0%)	$424 (4.4%)	$516 (5.4%)	$6,807 (71.3%)	$2,220 (23.3%)	$9,027 (94.6%)	$9,543
2020	$77 (0.8%)	$85 (0.9%)	$161 (1.7%)	$6,987 (73.1%)	$2,415 (25.3%)	$9,402 (98.3%)	$9,564
2021	$109 (1.1%)	$341 (3.3%)	$450 (4.4%)	$7,529 (73.3%)	$2,297 (22.4%)	$9,826 (95.6%)	$10,275
2022	$135 (1.3%)	$643 (6.0%)	$778 (7.3%)	$7,977 (74.5%)	$1,950 (18.2%)	$9,927 (92.7%)	$10,705
2023	$424 (3.5%)	$1,081 (8.8%)	$1,505 (12.3%)	$8,782 (71.5%)	$1,991 (16.2%)	$10,772 (87.7%)	$12,277

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on May River High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 237 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (May River High)	77.5	73.6	3.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Beaufort 01)	80.1	71.2	8.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (May River High)	78.5	75.8	2.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Beaufort 01)	73.4	68.8	4.6%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (May River High)	79.8	91.1	11.3%
End of Course English 1 (Beaufort 01)	81.1	85.9	4.8%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1359	1601	17.8%
African American	163	167	2.5%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	14	19	35.7%
Hispanic	336	483	43.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	801	861	7.5%
Two or More Races	42	63	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	25.7%	2.7%

Schools Near May River High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
May River High	Public	9-12	601 New Riverside Road	Bluffton	29910	Beaufort County	Beaufort 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 836-4900	1,601	107	15.0	25.7%	861 (53.8%)	167 (10.4%)	483 (30.2%)	19 (1.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.9%)	73.8	40^th of 235 public high schools	83.0%		75.3	38^th of 237 public high schools	84.0%	2							74.0	78.8	71.5	91.5	$12,277	$424	$1,081	$1,505	$8,782	$1,991	$10,772
Bluffton High	Public	9-12	12 H. E. McCracken Circle	Bluffton	29910	Beaufort County	Beaufort 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 706-8800	1,350	88	15.3	37.8%	507 (37.6%)	162 (12.0%)	614 (45.5%)	20 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.4%)	74.6	38^th of 235 public high schools	83.8%		79.2	28^th of 237 public high schools	88.2%	10							82.5	86.4	73.2	88.5	$13,365	$457	$1,029	$1,486	$9,818	$2,061	$11,879
Hardeeville Junior /Senior High	Public	6-12	150 Hurricane Alley	Hardeeville	29927	Jasper County	Jasper 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 310-1898	557	34	16.3	99.5%	31 (5.6%)	202 (36.3%)	317 (56.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	43.6	123^rd of 235 public high schools	47.7%		25	171^st of 237 public high schools	27.8%	48	31.9	36.8	33.9	8.3	11.3	13.0	92.9	57.7	45.5	78.9
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence	Public	10-12	80 Lowcountry Drive	Ridgeland	29936	Jasper County	Beaufort 80	No	No	No	No	(843) 987-8107	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hilton Head Island High	Public	9-12	70 Wilborn Road	Hilton Head Island	29926	Beaufort County	Beaufort 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 689-4800	1,345	90	14.9	39.7%	527 (39.2%)	142 (10.6%)	627 (46.6%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	41 (3.0%)	56.5	86^th of 235 public high schools	63.4%		62.3	69^th of 237 public high schools	70.9%	17							73.9	69.5	61.8	84.8	$13,642	$491	$913	$1,404	$10,041	$2,197	$12,238
Ridgeland High	Public	9-12	5 Correctional Road	Ridgeland	29936	Jasper County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-3252	8	3	2.6		0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence	Public	6-12	250 Jaguar Trail	Ridgeland	29936	Jasper County	Jasper 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 489-8844	639	48	13.3	100.0%	46 (7.2%)	345 (54.0%)	245 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	27.4	173^rd of 235 public high schools	26.4%		18.2	195^th of 237 public high schools	17.7%	22	25.9	32.4	25.8	20.2	9.5	10.2	56.8	61.4	45.1	68.3
Battery Creek High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Blue Dolphin Drive	Beaufort	29906	Beaufort County	Beaufort 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 322-5500	788	65	12.1	61.0%	186 (23.6%)	345 (43.8%)	207 (26.3%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.1%)	9.1	219^th of 235 public high schools	6.8%		18.6	193^rd of 237 public high schools	18.6%	26							42.7	35.8	36.3	71.2	$16,610	$661	$1,141	$1,802	$11,732	$3,075	$14,807

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