Beaufort 01

Beaufort 01 serves 21,439 students across 32 schools in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.7% in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 with 1,755 teachers.

Academic performance metrics exceed state averages across measured categories. Math proficiency stands at 46.6% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 60.8% against 55.7% statewide. The graduation rate of 88.7% surpasses the state average of 87.3%.

The student population reflects significant diversity and socioeconomic complexity. Hispanic students comprise 33.4% of enrollment, followed by White students at 36.3%, Black students at 23.3%, and Asian students at 1.3%. Economically disadvantaged students represent 57.2% of the district, while 22.2% are English learners and 12.2% receive special education services.

Beaufort 01 operates with a $400 million total budget and per-pupil spending of $8,567, notably higher than the state average of $7,051. Revenue distribution reflects a local funding emphasis, with 58.8% from local sources, 32.7% from state appropriations, and 8.5% from federal funding. This funding structure and higher per-pupil expenditure support the district's above-average academic performance relative to state benchmarks.