Excellent
#139 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 12% in state
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
High School · Georgetown 01
13002 Choppee Road, Hemingway, SC 29554
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Carolina schools
#139 of 1,176
In Hemingway
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 19
Georgetown 01
Academic performance
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is a public high school in Hemingway, SC, part of Georgetown 01. Carvers Bay Early College and Career High serves approximately 382 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Carvers Bay Early College and Career High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 1,176 schools in SC.
Structured state assessment records for Carvers Bay Early College and Career High show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.7
- SC avg 7.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Carvers Bay Early College and Career High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
33% of students at Carvers Bay Early College and Career High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carvers Bay Early College and Career High — Students at Carvers Bay Early College and Career High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SC EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Carvers Bay Early College and Career High Compares
See how Carvers Bay Early College and Career High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
13002 Choppee Road, Hemingway, SC 29554
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carvers Bay Early College and Career High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Johnsonville High (rated 9.0/10, 15.6 miles away, in nearby Johnsonville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hemingway High (rated 8.9/10, 11.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Waccamaw High (rated 8.3/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Pawleys Island), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hemingway, see our Hemingway schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29554 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,731
Median Home Value
$101,800
Median Rent
$986/mo
Population
9,001
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
26.1%
Median Age
45.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
What grades does Carvers Bay Early College and Career High serve?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carvers Bay Early College and Career High rank in SC?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High ranks #139 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carvers Bay Early College and Career High's MySchoolScout rating?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carvers Bay Early College and Career High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carvers Bay Early College and Career High a charter school?
No, Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carvers Bay Early College and Career High a Title I school?
No, Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
100.0% of students at Carvers Bay Early College and Career 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Georgetown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (843) 545-5837
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
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District
Georgetown 01- District Enrollment
- 8,355
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,951
- District Rank
- #3 of 19
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