- Bluffton Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than River Ridge Academy (118 vs. 48).
- Bluffton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than River Ridge Academy (289:1 vs. 269.5:1).
- Bluffton Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than River Ridge Academy (141 vs. 122).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bluffton Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than River Ridge Academy (141 vs. 122).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bluffton Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than River Ridge Academy (194 vs. 184).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bluffton Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than River Ridge Academy (118 vs. 48).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bluffton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than River Ridge Academy (289:1 vs. 269.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bluffton Middle
$17,232.19
River Ridge Academy
$17,232.19
Local revenue share
Bluffton Middle
59.1%
River Ridge Academy
59.1%
State revenue share
Bluffton Middle
29%
River Ridge Academy
29%
Federal revenue share
Bluffton Middle
11.9%
River Ridge Academy
11.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bluffton Middle
21.1%
River Ridge Academy
21.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beaufort County
$84,819
Beaufort County
$84,819
Poverty rate
Beaufort County
10.5%
Beaufort County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beaufort County
44.8%
Beaufort County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Beaufort County
3.8%
Beaufort County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.