Serving 1,464 students in grades 5-8, Cane Bay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cane Bay Middle serves the southwest part of Summerville, SC, covering an area of approximately 79.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cane Bay Middle School's student population of 1,464 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine.
School Rankings
Cane Bay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cane Bay Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
20%
31%
White
57%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cane Bay Middle School's ranking?
Cane Bay Middle School is ranked #676 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cane Bay Middle School often compared to?
Cane Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cane Bay Middle School?
1,464 students attend Cane Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cane Bay Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cane Bay Middle School?
Cane Bay Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cane Bay Middle School offer ?
Cane Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cane Bay Middle School part of?
Cane Bay Middle School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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