May River High School

May River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 New Riverside Rd,  Bluffton, SC
Beaufort County School District
4.0
4.5
1,665 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
53.8%
Hispanic
30.2%
Black
10.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 403 Students
Clemson University 343 Students
College of Charleston 342 Students
University of South Carolina Beaufort 182 Students
Coastal Carolina University 127 Students
Winthrop University 107 Students
Furman University 105 Students
Georgia Southern University 95 Students
Charleston Southern University 88 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 90 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students
Accounting 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 74 Reviews
4.0
7/14/2025
May River is a decent school. Though it's important to note the available curriculum might not be the same as it is in other places or they are in the progress of implementing new ones so it may be a learning process for everyone.
3.0 Senior
4/7/2025
Overall I had a pretty decent experience at May River High School. However I do with they had more classes to teach people skills needed in jobs, more college prep classes, and just skills that people will need to know to have a successful life.
5.0 Senior
12/5/2024
I've gone to this school for my entire highschool career. I took the higher level classes, such as the AP's, so my teachers always strived to do their best.
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4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/29/2025
The principal is very vested in the school environment and making sure the faculty and students are in a safe environment. Disrespectful behavior is not tolerated and students are there to learn. There are many clubs and sports activities so students can find something that works for them.
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4.0 parent
9/1/2022
This school is a pretty good school
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South Carolina Beaufort County Bluffton 29910
May River High School

May River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bluffton, SC and is served by the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. May River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cross Schools, Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences Charter School, John Paul II Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Bluffton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near May River High School.

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