H. E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
H. E. McCracken Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Bluffton, SC with about 738 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, H. E. McCracken Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
H. E. McCracken Middle School is a public middle school located in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is situated in a rapidly growing area of the Lowcountry, reflecting the diverse and expanding community of Bluffton. The school is named in honor of H.E. McCracken, a long-time educator and prominent figure in the local community, and it operates with a commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These offerings typically include athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs designed to foster personal growth, leadership, and community engagement. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, H. E. McCracken Middle strives to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages pupils to reach their full potential within the broader Beaufort County educational framework.
For more information, contact H. E. McCracken Middle at (843) 706-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-8700
H. E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Bluffton, SC with about 738 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Beaufort 01
- Total Students:
- 738
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 738 students
- White
- 53.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.