Michael C. Riley Elementary School

200 Burnt Church Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Michael C. Riley Elementary School's student population of 718 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Michael C. Riley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael C. Riley Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#512 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Michael C. Riley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
65%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
31%
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White
25%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Michael C. Riley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michael C. Riley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael C. Riley Elementary School's ranking?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Michael C. Riley Elementary School often compared to?
Michael C. Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Elementary School, Red Cedar Elementary School, Pritchardville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Michael C. Riley Elementary School?
718 students attend Michael C. Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Michael C. Riley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael C. Riley Elementary School?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Michael C. Riley Elementary School offer ?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael C. Riley Elementary School part of?
Michael C. Riley Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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