Bluffton Middle vs Hilton Head Island Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students
Hilton Head Island Middle
Hilton Head Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Bluffton Middle Bluffton, South Carolina | Hilton Head Island Middle Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 248 | #75 of 248 |
| National rank | #8135 of 15,369 | #6477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 921 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Bluffton | Hilton Head Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Head Island Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 47.7).
- •Hilton Head Island Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Hilton Head Island Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Bluffton Middle is the larger school with 921 students compared with 778.
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 Middle better than Hilton Head Island Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Head Island Middle ranks higher (55.4 vs 47.7 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 Middle and Hilton Head Island Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton Middle: 921. Hilton Head Island Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton Middle and Hilton Head Island Middle rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton Middle is 102nd of 248 and Hilton Head Island Middle is 75th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).