Whale Branch Middle
331 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Whale Branch Middle School, located on Trask Parkway in Seabrook, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Beaufort County School District. Situated in a rural-coastal setting, the school is part of a consolidated campus layout designed to serve the local community by providing a structured middle-grades environment. It focuses on the transition from elementary to high school, aiming to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Seabrook and northern Beaufort County community, often emphasizing a commitment to inclusivity and the success of its diverse student body. Like many schools in the district, Whale Branch Middle works to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive initiatives, such as restorative practices and technology-enhanced learning, to help students bridge the gap toward high school readiness. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding area and focusing on personalized student support, the school strives to provide a stable foundation for the young learners of the Sea Islands region.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Seabrook and northern Beaufort County community, often emphasizing a commitment to inclusivity and the success of its diverse student body. Like many schools in the district, Whale Branch Middle works to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive initiatives, such as restorative practices and technology-enhanced learning, to help students bridge the gap toward high school readiness. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding area and focusing on personalized student support, the school strives to provide a stable foundation for the young learners of the Sea Islands region.
331
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 259 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black259 (78.2 %)
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Hispanic36 (10.9 %)
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Two or More20 (6.0 %)
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White15 (4.5 %)
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American Indian1 (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)466-3000 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 331 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
72
Grade 6
91
Grade 7
73
Grade 8
95
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 72 |
| Grade 6 | 91 |
| Grade 7 | 73 |
| Grade 8 | 95 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 145 | 43.8% |
| Male | 186 | 56.2% |
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