Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy serves the northeastern part of Cayce, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 19.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe2Achieve
School Rankings
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 0.73, which is more 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
#948 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is ranked #948 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy often compared to?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Middle School, R. H. Fulmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
442 students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy offer ?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy part of?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is part of Lexington 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Very nice people, when I came here I didn't have many problems with making new friends. However, most people are judgmental, and too hood for such a good school; makes the rep. bad. Most of the behavior is very bad, the kids are too immature for their age and the teachers don't do enough to punish.
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