Carvers Bay Middle School

13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Carvers 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 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carvers Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Carvers Bay Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Carvers Bay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carvers Bay Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1022 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carvers Bay Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carvers Bay Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
62%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carvers Bay Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Carvers Bay Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carvers Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carvers Bay Middle School's ranking?
Carvers Bay Middle School is ranked #1022 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carvers Bay Middle School often compared to?
Carvers Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Middle School, Carvers Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carvers Bay Middle School?
270 students attend Carvers Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Carvers Bay Middle School students are Black, 35% 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 Middle School?
Carvers Bay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carvers Bay Middle School offer ?
Carvers Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carvers Bay Middle School part of?
Carvers Bay Middle School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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