Waccamaw Middle

Summary:

Waccamaw Middle is a public middle school located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Georgetown 01 school district, which is ranked 44 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waccamaw Middle consistently outperforms the Georgetown 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with 100% of its students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 62.35% for the district and 72.5% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 74.93% White, 17.78% African American, and 5.25% Hispanic students, which is higher than the surrounding schools in the district. Additionally, Waccamaw Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.27%) compared to the nearby schools, which have 100% of their students in this category.

Waccamaw Middle's strong academic performance is further supported by its higher spending per student ($13,715) and lower student-teacher ratio (14.8) compared to the district and state averages. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in South Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. This high performance is evident across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, White, low socioeconomic status, disabled, and gifted and talented students, making Waccamaw Middle a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 247 Wildcat Way
       Pawleys Island, SC  29585


(843) 237-0106

District: Georgetown 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,715 Help


Students who attend Waccamaw Middle usually attend:

High:    Waccamaw High

Feeder schools for Waccamaw Middle:

Elementary:    Waccamaw Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
African American:
17.8%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waccamaw Middle ranks better than 94.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Georgetown 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Waccamaw Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Georgetown 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waccamaw Middle is $13,715, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Georgetown 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waccamaw Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Waccamaw Middle 18th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Waccamaw Middle in the ranking list.)

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Georgetown 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgetown 01 44th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waccamaw Middle

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Rank History for all students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.42 13th 225 94.2%
2004 88.59 14th 230 93.9%
2005 87.48 20th 230 91.3%
2006 85.40 22nd 231 90.5%
2007 84.38 22nd 236 90.7%
2008 84.65 22nd 244 91.0%
2009 84.25 23rd 249 90.8%
2010 80.83 40th 261 84.7%
2011 79.33 45th 269 83.3%
2012 78.43 45th 271 83.4%
2013 82.50 37th 276 86.6%
2014 80.11 44th 291 84.9%
2015 82.51 39th 301 87.0%
2016 84.63 37th 303 87.8%
2017 89.17 27th 317 91.5%
2018 85.45 34th 303 88.8%
2019 83.41 48th 315 84.8%
2021 77.19 59th 311 81.0%
2022 82.33 50th 310 83.9%
2023 89.29 26th 325 92.0%
2024 94.21 18th 325 94.5%
See the entire list of South Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.88 50th 280 82.1%
2019 71.66 61st 289 78.9%
2021 74.08 59th 288 79.5%
2022 60.11 93rd 300 69.0%
2023 81.81 39th 313 87.5%
2024 90.03 20th 307 93.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.27 46th 281 83.6%
2019 83.97 42nd 296 85.8%
2021 76.81 54th 279 80.6%
2022 80.38 52nd 290 82.1%
2023 87.79 27th 299 91.0%
2024 94.99 15th 294 94.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.73 16th 194 91.8%
2019 47.70 86th 195 55.9%
2021 89.54 9th 164 94.5%
2022 74.46 23rd 183 87.4%
2024 83.19 14th 177 92.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.97 103rd 179 42.5%
2022 80.39 16th 182 91.2%
2023 76.07 28th 185 84.9%
2024 78.27 15th 183 91.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.42 24th 284 91.5%
2019 83.56 43rd 296 85.5%
2021 76.18 57th 279 79.6%
2022 83.22 42nd 292 85.6%
2023 88.06 30th 303 90.1%
2024 92.33 17th 294 94.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 156th 237 34.2%
2019 35.28 169th 252 32.9%
2021 19.68 217th 235 7.7%
2022 38.46 147th 249 41.0%
2023 70.11 47th 253 81.4%
2024 69.75 44th 248 82.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Waccamaw Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 30th 250 88.0%
2019 82.43 44th 258 82.9%
2021 74.57 55th 244 77.5%
2022 77.56 45th 249 81.9%
2023 86.74 27th 260 89.6%
2024 91.84 20th 255 92.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White 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 Waccamaw Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 348 113 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 348 113 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 385 104 4 8 7 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 407 105 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 438 105 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 437 106 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2008 425 112 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 254 81 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 287 81 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 313 77 7 13 3 0 9 0 422
2012 303 88 4 10 0 0 7 0 412
2013 323 87 2 15 2 0 6 0 435
2014 347 81 2 16 0 0 8 0 454
2015 328 94 3 11 1 0 13 0 450
2016 331 90 4 10 1 1 9 0 446
2017 310 72 6 14 0 0 11 0 413
2018 307 66 6 22 0 0 11 0 412
2019 302 71 3 15 0 0 11 0 402
2020 294 73 4 14 0 0 16 0 401
2021 250 62 3 19 0 1 17 0 352
2022 227 62 0 16 0 0 10 0 315
2023 257 61 2 18 1 0 4 0 343

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 Waccamaw Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 476 29.0 16.4 29.4
2003 476 29.0 16.4 29.4
2004 508 29.5 17.2 30.7
2005 528 34.5 15.3 28
2006 556 32.8 17.0 26.6
2007 555 41.2 13.5 29.7
2008 555 37.2 14.9 28.6
2009 348 33.0 10.5 30.2
2010 390 27.0 14.4 32.3
2011 422 27.0 15.6 29.6
2012 412 23.0 17.9 36.9
2013 435 26.0 16.7 36.8
2014 454 25.0 18.1 31.1
2015 450 28.0 16.0 28.2
2016 446 27.0 16.5 26.7
2017 413 25.0 16.5 33.7
2018 412 24.0 17.1 26.5
2019 402 23.0 17.4 34.1
2020 401 23.0 17.4 36.4
2021 352 21.5 16.3 26.7
2022 315 25.4 12.4 18.7
2023 343 23.1 14.8 42.3

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 Waccamaw Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 476 29.0 16.4 29.4
2003 476 29.0 16.4 29.4
2004 508 29.5 17.2 30.7
2005 528 34.5 15.3 28
2006 556 32.8 17.0 26.6
2007 555 41.2 13.5 29.7
2008 555 37.2 14.9 28.6
2009 348 33.0 10.5 30.2
2010 390 27.0 14.4 32.3
2011 422 27.0 15.6 29.6
2012 412 23.0 17.9 36.9
2013 435 26.0 16.7 36.8
2014 454 25.0 18.1 31.1
2015 450 28.0 16.0 28.2
2016 446 27.0 16.5 26.7
2017 413 25.0 16.5 33.7
2018 412 24.0 17.1 26.5
2019 402 23.0 17.4 34.1
2020 401 23.0 17.4 36.4
2021 352 21.5 16.3 26.7
2022 315 25.4 12.4 18.7
2023 343 23.1 14.8 42.3

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 Waccamaw Middle

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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 $429 (4.4%) $132 (1.4%) $561 (5.8%) $7,918 (81.9%) $1,184 (12.3%) $9,102 (94.2%) $9,664
2020 $313 (3.3%) $161 (1.7%) $473 (5.0%) $8,119 (85.1%) $945 (9.9%) $9,064 (95.0%) $9,537
2021 $469 (4.3%) $148 (1.3%) $616 (5.6%) $9,042 (82.4%) $1,318 (12.0%) $10,360 (94.4%) $10,976
2022 $863 (6.9%) $982 (7.9%) $1,845 (14.8%) $9,466 (75.7%) $1,197 (9.6%) $10,663 (85.2%) $12,508
2023 $2,161 (15.8%) $733 (5.3%) $2,894 (21.1%) $9,157 (66.8%) $1,664 (12.1%) $10,821 (78.9%) $13,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waccamaw Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 325 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Middle)57.670.7
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)42.243.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Middle)51.549.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)30.523.9
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waccamaw Middle)52.869.2
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown 01)35.342.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waccamaw Middle)51.349.7
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown 01)26.520.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Waccamaw Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Georgetown 01)51.551.5
 0%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402343
 14.7%
African American7161
 14.1%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White302257
 14.9%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.1%42.3%
 8.2%


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Yes. Waccamaw Middle ranks in the top 5.5% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Waccamaw Middle usually go on to attend Waccamaw High

Students at Waccamaw Middle are 75% White, 18% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Waccamaw Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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