Serving 1,475 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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cane Bay Middle School's student population of 1,475 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 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 0.61, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
19%
31%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,475 students attend Cane Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cane Bay Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, 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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