- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hemingway, SC
Carvers Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carvers Bay Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450228000555
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carvers Bay Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hemingway · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carvers Bay Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carvers Bay Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Carvers Bay Middle held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450228000555 · Hemingway, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Carvers Bay Middle held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carvers Bay Middle 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 259
Carvers Bay Middle
259 students
What this shows Carvers Bay Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carvers Bay Middle compares
Carvers Bay Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Carvers Bay Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar 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 Middle'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 middle schools in Hemingway
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carvers Bay Middle
How many students attend Carvers Bay Middle?
Carvers Bay Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hemingway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Middle is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carvers Bay Middle?
100.0% of students at Carvers Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carvers Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carvers Bay Middle is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Hemingway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carvers Bay Middle?
Carvers Bay Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Hemingway?
By Resource Investment Index, Carvers Bay Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.