Michael C. Riley Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 · Beaufort 01
#320 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#21395 of 50,301 nationally
About Michael C. Riley Elementary
Michael C. Riley Elementary is a public elementary located in Bluffton, in the Beaufort 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 704 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 320th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (95th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 704.
There are 10 schools in Bluffton; Michael C. Riley Elementary ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Michael C. Riley Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Michael C. Riley Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Red Cedar Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 2.5 km away
Bluffton Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students · 3.0 km away
Bluffton Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students · 4.1 km away
H. E. McCracken Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students · 4.4 km away
Bluffton High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 4.4 km away
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students · 9.1 km away
Pritchardville Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students · 11 km away
May River High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students · 11 km away
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
Hilton Head Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 12 km away
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Hilton Head Island · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
702 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
River Trail Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
Hammond Hill Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Hilton Head Island · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
702 students
Byrd Elementary
Graniteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Mossy Creek Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Bluffton Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael C. Riley Elementary a good school?
Michael C. Riley Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #320 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Michael C. Riley Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Michael C. Riley Elementary ranks #320 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #21395 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Michael C. Riley Elementary?
Michael C. Riley Elementary had 704 students in 2025.
Is Michael C. Riley Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Michael C. Riley Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Michael C. Riley Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Michael C. Riley Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.