Summary:
Cross High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Cross, South Carolina, with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, which is ranked 37 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Cross High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (68.71%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 20-43% African American, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower than the district and state, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, Cross High has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 23-50% free and reduced-lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,459 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $10,215 to $16,522 per student, and having a lower student-teacher ratio (11.4 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 15 to 21.4 students per teacher, Cross High's academic performance remains consistently below the district and state averages.
The stark racial imbalance between Cross High and the surrounding schools, such as Cane Bay High, Timberland High, Berkeley County Middle College High, and Berkeley High, is concerning and may indicate systemic inequities in the education system. However, the proximity of these higher-performing schools presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices, which may help Cross High identify and implement strategies to improve its academic outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Berkeley 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,459
Feeder schools for Cross High:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4
Number of students: 294
Racial breakdown:
African American:
68.7%
White:
21.4%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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