Carvers Bay High School is a public high school in Hemingway, South Carolina serving students from parts of Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It is in the Georgetown County School District and has grades 9 to 12.
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School's student population of 399 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is 0.42, 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
#231 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
72%
31%
White
25%
46%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School's ranking?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is ranked #231 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School often compared to?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School?
The graduation rate of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School?
399 students attend Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School students are Black, 25% 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 Early College And Career High School?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School offer ?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School part of?
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
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