Beaufort 80

Beaufort 80 is an active, non-charter public school district located at 80 Lowcountry Drive in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Situated within the rural fringe of the greater Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal metropolitan area, the district operates a single specialized facility dedicated to upper-level secondary students in grades 10 through 12. Functioning as a specialized vocational and special education district, Beaufort 80 serves a focused regional role, delivering targeted technical pathways, practical skill development, and individualized learning support designed to prepare high schoolers for post-secondary education and the regional workforce.

Data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset reflects an operational structure built around intensive, hands-on instruction. Because students attend Beaufort 80 for specialized coursework while maintaining primary enrollment at their home high schools, formal district-level student membership is reported at zero. However, the district maintains a robust staff of 36 full-time equivalent teachers alongside more than 18 support personnel, bringing total district staffing to just over 54 full-time equivalent positions. This concentration of educators and support staff allows for tailored, high-touch instruction across all technical and specialized programs. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can reach the main office at (843) 987-8107.