Enrollment
2,412
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Summerville, SC
Cane Bay High
Federal NCES profile for Cane Bay High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117001523
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cane Bay High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cane Bay High has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cane Bay High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High is a large high school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 2,412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 96% of South Carolina schools and 39% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,412 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Summerville's high schools, it stands alongside Summerville High (3,361 students): Cane Bay High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 20.7:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Berkeley High (2,047 students) alongside Cane Bay High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cane Bay High compares
Cane Bay High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,412 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,412
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Cane Bay High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Cane Bay High.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cane Bay High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cane Bay High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Summerville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cane Bay High
How many students attend Cane Bay High?
Cane Bay High has 2,412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summerville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cane Bay High is 19.9:1, which is 39% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cane Bay High?
21.5% of students at Cane Bay High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cane Bay High?
The largest demographic group at Cane Bay High is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cane Bay High?
Cane Bay High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cane Bay High rank among high schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cane Bay High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Summerville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Summerville on the city page.
Is Cane Bay High a good school?
Cane Bay High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Cane Bay High, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Berkeley High (2,047 students), and Goose Creek High (1,973 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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