Serious incidents run well below the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 5 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Bluffton Middle ranks #5 of 27 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island High | 09–12 | 51 | A |
| River Ridge Academy | PK–08 | 49 | A |
| Bluffton High | 09–12 | 47 | A |
| Michael C. Riley Elementary | PK–05 | 45 | A |
| Bluffton Elementary | PK–05 | 44 | A |
| Beaufort Middle | 06–08 | 40 | A |
| Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary | PK–05 | 38 | A |
| St. Helena Elementary | PK–05 | 38 | A |