Bluffton High vs May River High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
May River High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
| Measure | Bluffton High Bluffton, South Carolina | May River High Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 228 | #29 of 228 |
| National rank | #976 of 16,910 | #1472 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,375 | 1,731 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 1,731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 78.7).
- •Bluffton High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Bluffton High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Bluffton High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •May River High is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 1,375.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bluffton High better than May River High?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffton High ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bluffton High and May River High?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton High: 1,375. May River High: 1,731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton High and May River High rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton High is 14th of 228 and May River High is 29th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).