- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemingway, SC
Carvers Bay High
Federal NCES profile for Carvers Bay High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450228000554
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carvers Bay High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hemingway · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carvers Bay High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carvers Bay High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Carvers Bay High held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450228000554 · Hemingway, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Carvers Bay High held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carvers Bay High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school
Carvers Bay High
399 students
What this shows Carvers Bay High reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carvers Bay High compares
Carvers Bay High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Carvers Bay High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carvers Bay High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carvers Bay High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Hemingway
1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carvers Bay High
How many students attend Carvers Bay High?
Carvers Bay High has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemingway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay High is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carvers Bay High?
100.0% of students at Carvers Bay High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carvers Bay High?
The largest demographic group at Carvers Bay High is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Hemingway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carvers Bay High?
Carvers Bay High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Carvers Bay High rank among public schools in Hemingway?
By Resource Investment Index, Carvers Bay High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hemingway on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Carvers Bay High, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.