Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Hilton Head Island Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Hilton Head Island Middle School's student population of 831 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
Hilton Head Island Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
49%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
32%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hilton Head Island Middle School's ranking?
Hilton Head Island Middle School is ranked #701 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hilton Head Island Middle School often compared to?
Hilton Head Island Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Middle School, Beaufort Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Middle School?
831 students attend Hilton Head Island Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hilton Head Island Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island Middle School?
Hilton Head Island Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island Middle School offer ?
Hilton Head Island Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hilton Head Island Middle School part of?
Hilton Head Island Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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