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#450 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 38% in state

Cane Bay High

High School · Berkeley 01 · Summerville, SC

A Berkeley 01 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1624 State Road, Summerville, SC 29486

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$12,810
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Cane Bay High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cane Bay High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,996/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,386

Median home value

$329,300

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29486; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–124.3 mi111Compare →
Berkeley County Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified7.511–12Not available96Compare →
Berkeley HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available1,943Compare →
Hanahan HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,048Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berkeley 01

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#11 of 46
District spending per student
$12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cane Bay High is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cane Bay High

Cane Bay High is a public high school in Summerville, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 2,490 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cane Bay High

What grades does Cane Bay High serve?

Cane Bay High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cane Bay High?

Cane Bay High has an enrollment of approximately 2,490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cane Bay High rank in SC?

Cane Bay High ranks #450 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Cane Bay High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cane Bay High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cane Bay High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cane Bay High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cane Bay High a charter school?

No, Cane Bay High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cane Bay High a Title I school?

No, Cane Bay High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cane Bay High?

44.0% of students at Cane Bay High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 29486)
48,964
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29486; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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