At a glance
Reported students
778
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
642
Hilton Head Island Middle: 778 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Hilton Head Island Middle
Hilton Head Island Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hilton Head Island. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Beaufort 01. NCES reports 778 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.9%) and White (30.7%). English learners represent 30.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hilton Head Island Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.7%
- Hispanic50.9%
- Black12.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Beaufort 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
H. E. McCracken Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
846 reported students
Bluffton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
921 reported students
Beaufort Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
348 reported students
Lady's Island Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Whale Branch Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
243 reported students
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
785 reported students
Public schools near Hilton Head Island Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island High High · Beaufort 01 | 09–12 | 1,265 | 0.2 mi |
| Hilton Head Island Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | 01–05 | 702 | 0.3 mi |
| Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 496 | 0.4 mi |
| Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–KG | 301 | 0.8 mi |
| Michael C. Riley Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 704 | 7.5 mi |
| Bluffton Middle Middle · Beaufort 01 | 06–08 | 921 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island Middle
What grades does Hilton Head Island Middle serve?
Hilton Head Island Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Beaufort 01.
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Middle?
Hilton Head Island Middle reported 778 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 826 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 778 students and 69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hilton Head Island Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hilton Head Island Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Hilton Head Island Middle in?
Hilton Head Island Middle is part of Beaufort 01, based in Beaufort, SC, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hilton Head Island Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hilton Head Island High (0.2 mi), Hilton Head Island Elementary (0.3 mi), Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.