Beaufort Middle

2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902

348 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beaufort Middle School, located at 2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Beaufort County School District. The school provides a traditional middle school experience designed to support the academic and social development of students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the heart of the historic coastal community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition into high school by balancing core curriculum subjects with elective opportunities.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. Beaufort Middle utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs and frequently engages in local school initiatives to promote student involvement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and programs that strengthen their connection to the broader Beaufort area.

348

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaufort Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	49
Black	152
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Black
152 (43.7%)
White
116 (33.3%)
Hispanic
49 (14.1%)
Two or More
27 (7.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-5700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 119