At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hemingway. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Georgetown 01. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.4%) and White (25.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black71.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Georgetown 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Andrews High
High · Grades 09–12
471 reported students
Waccamaw High
High · Grades 09–12
808 reported students
Georgetown High
High · Grades 09–12
918 reported students
McDonald Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Waccamaw Intermediate
Middle · Grades 04–06
415 reported students
Rosemary Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Public schools near Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy Middle · Georgetown 01 | 06–08 | 259 | 0.3 mi |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 301 | 4.9 mi |
| Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 163 | 8.1 mi |
| Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School Elementary · Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 78 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carvers Bay Early College and Career High
What grades does Carvers Bay Early College and Career High serve?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Georgetown 01.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 364 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 399 students and 33.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carvers Bay Early College and Career High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Carvers Bay Early College and Career High in?
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High is part of Georgetown 01, based in Georgetown, SC, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carvers Bay Early College and Career High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy (0.3 mi), Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy (4.9 mi), Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.