H. E. McCracken Middle vs May River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. E. McCracken Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
May River High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students
| Measure | H. E. McCracken Middle Bluffton, South Carolina | May River High Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 248 | #29 of 228 |
| National rank | #6385 of 15,369 | #1472 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 846 | 1,731 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 1,731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 55.8).
- •May River High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •May River High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •H. E. McCracken Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.6).
- •May River High is the larger school with 1,731 students compared with 846.
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 H. E. McCracken Middle better than May River High?
On the Success Index (US), May River High ranks higher (78.7 vs 55.8 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 H. E. McCracken Middle and May River High?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. E. McCracken Middle: 846. May River High: 1,731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. E. McCracken Middle and May River High rank in South Carolina?
H. E. McCracken Middle is 72nd of 248 and May River High is 29th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).