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Waccamaw Elementary School

1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Waccamaw Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waccamaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waccamaw Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waccamaw Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waccamaw Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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)
#127 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waccamaw Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waccamaw Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waccamaw Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Waccamaw Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waccamaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waccamaw Elementary School's ranking?
Waccamaw Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Waccamaw Elementary School often compared to?
Waccamaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Montessori Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary School?
519 students attend Waccamaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Waccamaw Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waccamaw Elementary School?
Waccamaw Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waccamaw Elementary School offer ?
Waccamaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waccamaw Elementary School part of?
Waccamaw Elementary School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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