Cross High

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.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1293 Old Highway 6
       Cross, SC  29436


(843) 899-8900

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,459 Help


Feeder schools for Cross High:

Elementary:    Cross Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
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% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cross High ranks worse than 72.9% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cross High ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.7%), White (21.4%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cross High is 11.4, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross High is $20,459, which is the highest among 9 high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cross High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross High 237th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Cross High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross High 140th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Cross High in the ranking list.)

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Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cross High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.72 217th 225 3.6%
2004 11.66 214th 230 7.0%
2005 25.86 186th 230 19.1%
2006 35.97 165th 231 28.6%
2007 27.91 194th 236 17.8%
2008 20.50 212th 244 13.1%
2009 24.34 208th 249 16.5%
2010 13.72 240th 261 8.0%
2011 25.44 225th 269 16.4%
2012 23.92 230th 271 15.1%
2013 15.84 245th 276 11.2%
2014 16.57 258th 291 11.3%
2015 21.56 250th 301 16.9%
2016 18.70 255th 303 15.8%
2017 18.44 267th 317 15.8%
2018 12.00 279th 303 7.9%
2019 13.83 278th 315 11.7%
2021 18.86 253rd 311 18.6%
2022 13.96 275th 310 11.3%
2023 23.27 253rd 325 22.2%
2024 27.56 237th 325 27.1%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.18 261st 280 6.8%
2019 19.88 247th 289 14.5%
2021 15.44 264th 288 8.3%
2022 15.91 273rd 300 9.0%
2023 25.74 245th 313 21.7%
2024 31.28 208th 307 32.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.14 238th 281 15.3%
2019 19.48 247th 296 16.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.60 266th 284 6.3%
2019 14.90 256th 296 13.5%
2022 17.64 244th 292 16.4%
2023 22.01 237th 303 21.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.85 205th 237 13.5%
2019 27.14 205th 252 18.7%
2021 37.96 142nd 235 39.6%
2022 34.31 167th 249 32.9%
2023 54.91 94th 253 62.8%
2024 50.89 103rd 248 58.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cross High

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Rank History for all high school students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.71 130th 187 30.5%
2006 44.55 147th 191 23.0%
2007 54.26 117th 191 38.7%
2008 56.17 103rd 185 44.3%
2009 30.73 154th 188 18.1%
2010 20.13 169th 199 15.1%
2011 23.93 158th 199 20.6%
2012 37.51 140th 202 30.7%
2013 32.06 148th 203 27.1%
2014 32.37 146th 210 30.5%
2015 26.93 171st 232 26.3%
2016 23.42 180th 231 22.1%
2017 27.80 150th 223 32.7%
2018 26.72 149th 216 31.0%
2019 16.60 184th 225 18.2%
2021 13.34 201st 227 11.5%
2022 15.04 192nd 226 15.0%
2023 20.36 187th 237 21.1%
2024 37.35 140th 235 40.4%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.44 126th 214 41.1%
2019 28.02 151st 217 30.4%
2021 22.65 171st 213 19.7%
2022 27.12 165th 220 25.0%
2023 23.99 176th 226 22.1%
2024 45.47 112th 229 51.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 137th 210 34.8%
2019 15.86 181st 213 15.0%
2021 16.68 180th 213 15.5%
2022 25.22 167th 220 24.1%
2023 26.27 162nd 223 27.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.28 165th 213 22.5%
2019 21.77 163rd 218 25.2%
2021 16.55 180th 215 16.3%
2022 15.49 192nd 224 14.3%
2023 11.77 204th 229 10.9%
2024 37.74 132nd 228 42.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Cross High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 95th 183 48.1%
2019 38.48 106th 184 42.4%
2021 31.59 127th 178 28.7%
2022 31.54 132nd 190 30.5%
2023 37.15 120th 199 39.7%
2024 47.00 98th 194 49.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cross High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 38 444 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 48 457 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 54 427 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 55 389 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 45 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 60 438 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 68 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 75 471 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 75 471 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 75 492 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 86 483 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 79 454 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 81 432 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 70 414 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 58 436 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 498
2003 58 436 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 498
2004 64 405 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 62 404 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 63 370 2 8 0 n/a n/a 1 444
2007 79 367 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 73 331 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 414
2009 67 295 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 365
2010 53 235 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 291
2011 58 231 0 1 0 0 0 0 290
2012 61 230 0 2 0 0 0 0 293
2013 57 226 0 3 0 0 2 0 288
2014 62 217 2 2 1 0 2 0 286
2015 69 248 0 1 1 0 3 0 322
2016 77 230 2 2 1 1 4 0 317
2017 74 217 1 4 0 0 7 0 303
2018 66 203 1 10 0 0 7 0 287
2019 71 202 0 15 0 0 4 0 292
2020 74 210 1 9 0 0 7 0 301
2021 71 205 0 14 1 0 9 0 300
2022 66 195 0 10 0 0 17 0 288
2023 63 202 0 12 0 0 17 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cross High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 35.0 13.7 n/a
1989 505 30.9 16.3 n/a
1990 481 31.4 15.3 n/a
1991 447 30.2 14.8 53.7
1992 464 31.2 14.8 52.6
1993 498 30.5 16.3 57.2
1994 508 36.0 14.1 61
1995 548 36.0 15.2 40.9
1996 548 36.0 15.2 40.9
1997 569 38.0 15.0 60.5
1998 572 37.0 15.5 53.5
1999 537 38.0 14.1 75.2
2000 515 40.0 12.9 68.3
2001 487 37.5 13.0 70.4
2002 498 36.6 13.6 79.8
2003 498 36.6 13.6 79.8
2004 473 31.6 15.0 78.6
2005 472 36.2 13.0 78
2006 444 35.2 12.6 75.4
2007 457 49.0 9.3 77.9
2008 414 29.0 14.3 75.1
2009 365 28.0 13.0 85.7
2010 291 30.0 9.7 85.2
2011 290 30.0 9.6 78.6
2012 293 31.0 9.4 79.2
2013 288 27.5 10.4 88.9
2014 286 30.5 9.3 78.7
2015 322 32.0 10.0 83.5
2016 317 33.0 9.6 87.7
2017 303 30.5 9.9 100
2018 287 29.0 9.8 100
2019 292 29.5 9.8 100
2020 301 29.5 10.2 100
2021 300 27.0 11.1 100
2022 288 28.0 10.2 100
2023 294 25.7 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cross High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 35.0 13.7 n/a
1989 505 30.9 16.3 n/a
1990 481 31.4 15.3 n/a
1991 447 30.2 14.8 53.7
1992 464 31.2 14.8 52.6
1993 498 30.5 16.3 57.2
1994 508 36.0 14.1 61
1995 548 36.0 15.2 40.9
1996 548 36.0 15.2 40.9
1997 569 38.0 15.0 60.5
1998 572 37.0 15.5 53.5
1999 537 38.0 14.1 75.2
2000 515 40.0 12.9 68.3
2001 487 37.5 13.0 70.4
2002 498 36.6 13.6 79.8
2003 498 36.6 13.6 79.8
2004 473 31.6 15.0 78.6
2005 472 36.2 13.0 78
2006 444 35.2 12.6 75.4
2007 457 49.0 9.3 77.9
2008 414 29.0 14.3 75.1
2009 365 28.0 13.0 85.7
2010 291 30.0 9.7 85.2
2011 290 30.0 9.6 78.6
2012 293 31.0 9.4 79.2
2013 288 27.5 10.4 88.9
2014 286 30.5 9.3 78.7
2015 322 32.0 10.0 83.5
2016 317 33.0 9.6 87.7
2017 303 30.5 9.9 100
2018 287 29.0 9.8 100
2019 292 29.5 9.8 100
2020 301 29.5 10.2 100
2021 300 27.0 11.1 100
2022 288 28.0 10.2 100
2023 294 25.7 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cross High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,607 (9.3%) $1,639 (9.4%) $3,246 (18.7%) $11,990 (69.1%) $2,110 (12.2%) $14,100 (81.3%) $17,346
2020 $679 (3.8%) $248 (1.4%) $928 (5.2%) $14,995 (83.5%) $2,036 (11.3%) $17,031 (94.8%) $17,959
2021 $658 (4.3%) $679 (4.4%) $1,337 (8.7%) $12,685 (82.7%) $1,312 (8.6%) $13,997 (91.3%) $15,334
2022 $885 (5.3%) $707 (4.2%) $1,592 (9.5%) $13,061 (77.8%) $2,133 (12.7%) $15,194 (90.5%) $16,786
2023 $2,674 (13.1%) $1,065 (5.2%) $3,740 (18.3%) $14,771 (72.2%) $1,948 (9.5%) $16,719 (81.7%) $20,459

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 253rd of 325 Middle schools
 10.4%
Ranks 184th of 225 High schoolsRanks 187th of 237 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cross High)25.528.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)46.145.6
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cross High)20.714.3
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)34.324.5
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cross High)23.950
 26.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley 01)45.949.4
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cross High)4.26.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley 01)32.321.4
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Cross High)40.341.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Berkeley 01)62.360.4
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Cross High)49.948.6
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Berkeley 01)69.357.8
 11.5%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Cross High)66.776.6
 9.9%
   End of Course English 1 (Berkeley 01)78.983.5
 4.6%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students292294
 0.7%
African American202202
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1512
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White7163
 11.3%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Cross High ranks 140th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Cross High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cross Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Cross High.

Students at Cross High are 69% African American, 21% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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