Cane Bay Middle School in Summerville, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cane Bay Middle School is a suburban public school in Summerville, South Carolina that is part of Berkeley County School District. It serves 1,464 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.6:1. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

1,464 Students

55 Teachers

1175 Cane Bay Blvd

Summerville, SC 29486 View local requests

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Cane Bay Middle School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cane Bay Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 17, 2026

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