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
4.7
1,731 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.65
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
53%
Hispanic
31.9%
Black
8.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 454 Students
Clemson University 379 Students
College of Charleston 370 Students
University of South Carolina Beaufort 207 Students
Coastal Carolina University 136 Students
Furman University 119 Students
Winthrop University 115 Students
Georgia Southern University 104 Students
Charleston Southern University 95 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 162 Students
Biology 98 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students
Accounting 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 69 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/24/2025
My favorite part about my experience at my school are the passionate teachers that make school more positive. I would like for there to be improvement on some areas of the STEM department and I would also love more access to AP courses.
4.0 Senior
4/9/2025
Going to May River since my freshman year, I have noticed how the teachers truly care for you. Not only do they put your academics first but yourself they want to be there to help you throughout your high school experience as everyone knows that can be a hard. We have our administration who helps keep us safe. They are there as someone to always talk to I would not choose any other school if I had the choice as may river is also very safe public high school.
4.0 Senior
12/6/2024
I think the school has so much to offer. You can graduate early or take dual enrollment classes to help you get an early start for college. They provide lots of resources for students to help them after high school. I don't like that there is so much violence but I think all the violence in school has stopped except maybe threats from students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/6/2026
We love May River High School. The staff and teachers are all so friendly and helpful. I can't recommend enough
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.
4.0 parent
9/1/2022
This school is a pretty good school

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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 1,731 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% 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 3.65, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. 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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