Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy

501 Bulldog Boulevard
Cayce, SC 29033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#909 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
41%
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34%
52%
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35-39%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
13%
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Black
39%
31%
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White
27%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is ranked #909 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy often compared to?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like R. H. Fulmer Middle School, Pine Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
420 students attend Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy offer ?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy part of?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is part of Lexington 02 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/15/2016
Very nice people, when I came here I didn't have many problems with making new friends. However, most people are judgmental, and too hood for such a good school; makes the rep. bad. Most of the behavior is very bad, the kids are too immature for their age and the teachers don't do enough to punish.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rylee

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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