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Cross High

1293 Old Highway 6, Cross, SC 29436 · (843) 899-8900 · Berkeley County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL273 STUDENTS
Enrollment
273
High
DISTRICT 1,334 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
39
Grade 8
46
Grade 9
55
Grade 10
53
Grade 11
41
Grade 12
39
Student demographics
White
4416%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
207%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Black
19772%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 31%
Two+
124%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15456%
Female
11944%

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Test scores

SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Expectations
English Language Arts
34.1%
SC avg 59.7% . -6.9pp since 2023
Math
11.8%
SC avg 44.2% . -2.6pp since 2023
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
273
-14 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 9.9:1
% White
16%
was 23%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
72%
was 71%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cross High

Cross High operates as a micro-enrollment 9-12 campus in Cross, South Carolina, part of Berkeley 01. Current enrollment sits at 273 students spanning grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 953 students per school, that is 71% below typical.

Cross High is one of 47 schools operated by Berkeley 01, a district that instructs 39,543 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Cross High lists that Black students make up the majority at 72%; the rest consists of 16% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 23% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Cross High tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Berkeley County indicate median household income runs about $84,358, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Berkeley County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 40,966 students), Cross High is one campus in the mix.

Cross Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.5 miles from this campus.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Cross High's enrollment has decreased 5% since 2018, when it stood at 287 (now 273). White enrollment moved from 23% to 16% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Berkeley County at a glance

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Population
246,802
Census ACS
Median income
$84,358
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
40,966 students

Quick facts

School name
Cross High
District
Berkeley 01
Address
1293 Old Highway 6, Cross, SC 29436
Phone
(843) 899-8900
County
Berkeley County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
273
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450117000176
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cross High
How large is Cross High?
Cross High enrolls approximately 273 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Cross High serve?
Cross High serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Cross High?
Approximately 9.4:1 students per teacher at Cross High.
What is the student diversity at Cross High?
Student demographics at Cross High are roughly 16% White, 7% Hispanic, 72% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Cross High in?
Cross High is part of Berkeley 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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