Carvers Bay High School is a public high school in Hemingway, South Carolina serving students from parts of Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It is in the Georgetown County School District and has grades 9 to 12.
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carvers Bay High serves the northern part of Hemingway, SC, covering an area of approximately 300.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School's student population of 399 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is 0.42, 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
#231 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School's ranking?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is ranked #231 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School often compared to?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemingway High School, Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy, Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School?
The graduation rate of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School?
399 students attend Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School offer ?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School part of?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
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