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#686 of 1,176 schools in SC
Cross High
High School · Berkeley 01 · Cross, SC
A Berkeley 01 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1293 Old Highway 6, Cross, SC 29436
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cross High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cross 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,396
Median home value
$106,800
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 11–12 | Not available | 96 | Compare → |
| Cane Bay HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,490 | Compare → |
| Hanahan HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Philip Simmons HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 809 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Cross High is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cross High
Cross High is a public high school in Cross, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 294 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross High
What grades does Cross High serve?
Cross High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cross High?
Cross High has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross High is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cross High rank in SC?
Cross High ranks #686 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Cross High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Cross High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cross High a charter school?
No, Cross High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cross High a Title I school?
No, Cross High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross High?
100.0% of students at Cross 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (843) 899-8900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29436)
- 4,257
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 29436; 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
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