Hilton Head Island Middle

Beaufort 01
55 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
856 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hilton Head Island Middle School (HHIMS), located at 55 Wilborn Road, serves as a central hub for adolescent education on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. As part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 6 through 8. The campus environment is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, including the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, HHIMS encourages students to take an active role in their school culture. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff strive to provide a structured yet supportive atmosphere that helps young learners navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success in an increasingly globalized world.
856
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    381 (44.5 %)
  • White
    314 (36.7 %)
  • Black
    122 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)689-4500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 282
Grade 7 281
Grade 8 293
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bluffton Middle
Beaufort 01
872 Students
30 New Mustang Road
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th