At a glance
Reported students
442
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy: 442 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cayce. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Lexington 02. NCES reports 442 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 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 (36.4%) and White (29%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 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
- 23.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black36.4%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Lexington 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pine Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
379 reported students
R. H. Fulmer Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
526 reported students
Northside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
528 reported students
Springdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Congaree Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
352 reported students
Public schools near Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. H. Fulmer Middle Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 526 | 3.4 mi |
| Hand Middle Middle · Richland 01 | 06–08 | 755 | 3.9 mi |
| Pine Ridge Middle Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 379 | 4.2 mi |
| Northside Middle Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 528 | 4.7 mi |
| St. Andrews Middle Middle · Richland 01 | 06–08 | 627 | 5.9 mi |
| W. A. Perry Middle Middle · Richland 01 | 06–08 | 320 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
What grades does Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy serve?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lexington 02.
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy reported 442 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 442 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy 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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy in?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is part of Lexington 02, based in West Columbia, SC, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R. H. Fulmer Middle (3.4 mi), Hand Middle (3.9 mi), Pine Ridge Middle (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.