- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117001523
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+332 students YoY
Cane Bay High grew from 2,158 students in 2022-23 to 2,490 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 121.4 → 136.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+332 students YoY 450117001523 · Summerville, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,412 enr · 19.9:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Cane Bay High grew from 2,158 students in 2022-23 to 2,490 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 121.4 → 136.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cane Bay High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- This school
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- Cane Bay Middl
Cane Bay Middle
1,464 students
What this shows Cane Bay High reports 2,412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cane Bay High compares
Cane Bay High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,047
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,158 (2022-23) → 2,490 (2023-24), up 332.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.