Is Waccamaw High a good school?

Waccamaw High ranks 64 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waccamaw High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended Waccamaw High.

What is the racial makeup of Waccamaw High?

Students at Waccamaw High are 75% White, 14% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Waccamaw High?

Waccamaw High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Waccamaw Elementary Middle : Waccamaw Intermediate Middle : Waccamaw Middle

Waccamaw High

Summary:

Waccamaw High is a public high school located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 858. 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 High consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, ranking 64th out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is particularly noteworthy, with students outperforming the district and state averages in several subjects, including English 1, English 2, and U.S. History and the Constitution. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (74.83%) of students identifying as White, and a lower percentage of African American (14.45%) and Hispanic (5.24%) students compared to nearby Carvers Bay Early College and Career High and Georgetown High.

Waccamaw High has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.31%) compared to the nearby Georgetown High (76.81%) and Carvers Bay Early College and Career High (100%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status among its student body. The school also spends more per student ($12,040 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average ($11,198 in 2021-2022) and the state average, suggesting a higher level of investment in the school's resources and programs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

(843) 237-9899

District: Georgetown 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,040

Feeder schools for Waccamaw High:

Elementary:	Waccamaw Elementary
Middle:	Waccamaw Intermediate
	Waccamaw Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 858

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

African American:

14.5%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waccamaw High ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Georgetown 01 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), African American (14.5%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Georgetown 01 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waccamaw High is 15.8, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Georgetown 01 School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waccamaw High is $12,040, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Georgetown 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waccamaw High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waccamaw High 64^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Waccamaw High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Georgetown 01:

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

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Rank History for Waccamaw High

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Rank History for all students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	82.17	10^th	187	94.7%
2006	74.21	23^rd	191	88.0%
2007	81.57	7^th	191	96.3%
2008	88.76	8^th	185	95.7%
2009	86.72	11^th	188	94.1%
2010	85.97	22^nd	199	88.9%
2011	75.43	44^th	199	77.9%
2012	85.02	26^th	202	87.1%
2013	81.18	31^st	203	84.7%
2014	86.47	22^nd	210	89.5%
2015	77.82	21^st	232	90.9%
2016	66.64	43^rd	231	81.4%
2017	64.84	33^rd	223	85.2%
2018	62.74	47^th	216	78.2%
2019	55.91	65^th	225	71.1%
2021	71.92	41^st	227	81.9%
2022	71.51	38^th	226	83.2%
2023	72.71	44^th	237	81.4%
2024	63.89	64^th	235	72.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	53.49	71^st	214	66.8%
2019	40.89	106^th	217	51.2%
2021	65.15	49^th	213	77.0%
2022	53.39	79^th	220	64.1%
2023	65.36	55^th	226	75.7%
2024	49.55	99^th	229	56.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	64.71	47^th	210	77.6%
2019	58.86	66^th	213	69.0%
2021	70.54	43^rd	213	79.8%
2022	76.60	31^st	220	85.9%
2023	71.30	51^st	223	77.1%
2024	70.33	50^th	225	77.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	63.32	44^th	137	67.9%
2019	56.29	57^th	143	60.1%
2021	65.00	25^th	115	78.3%
2022	48.96	67^th	139	51.8%
2023	62.89	42^nd	141	70.2%
2024	60.78	48^th	145	66.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.38	31^st	156	80.1%
2024	70.68	33^rd	157	79.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	60.61	52^nd	213	75.6%
2019	54.33	72^nd	218	67.0%
2021	71.37	38^th	215	82.3%
2022	65.83	52^nd	224	76.8%
2023	73.19	41^st	229	82.1%
2024	59.25	74^th	228	67.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	43.19	101^st	183	44.8%
2019	27.02	140^th	184	23.9%
2021	40.14	106^th	178	40.4%
2022	27.97	145^th	190	23.7%
2023	25.75	152^nd	199	23.6%
2024	36.48	129^th	194	33.5%

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Rank History for White students at Waccamaw High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	60.21	53^rd	185	71.4%
2019	59.02	55^th	191	71.2%
2021	68.58	47^th	189	75.1%
2022	70.63	42^nd	192	78.1%
2023	72.58	47^th	197	76.1%
2024	61.58	64^th	196	67.3%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waccamaw High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	436	436
1992	355	191	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1993	365	206	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1994	377	222	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1995	508	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
1996	508	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
1997	519	229	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1998	569	222	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
1999	609	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	831
2000	586	207	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	797
2001	601	195	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
2002	430	131	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
2003	430	131	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	565
2004	446	132	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	588
2005	470	146	3	10	6	n/a	n/a	1	636
2006	500	133	8	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	655
2007	550	140	8	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	718
2008	567	138	6	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	732
2009	615	129	8	15	4	n/a	n/a	1	772
2010	613	138	8	17	3	n/a	n/a	2	781
2011	607	159	10	19	2	2	0	0	799
2012	591	166	14	21	2	1	4	0	799
2013	576	159	11	22	2	1	6	0	777
2014	601	173	10	24	3	1	7	0	819
2015	641	172	11	28	1	1	2	0	856
2016	635	161	5	25	0	0	11	0	837
2017	673	163	6	21	0	0	13	0	876
2018	661	149	8	22	1	0	18	0	859
2019	649	160	6	29	1	0	20	0	865
2020	655	138	8	32	1	0	21	0	855
2021	605	137	6	38	1	2	25	0	814
2022	648	119	8	42	2	0	29	0	848
2023	642	124	9	45	2	0	36	0	858

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	436	29.5	14.7	15.8
1992	549	33.7	16.2	22
1993	573	35.9	16.0	21.5
1994	600	39.0	15.4	22.8
1995	731	48.0	15.2	16.6
1996	731	48.0	15.2	16.6
1997	748	53.0	14.1	19.1
1998	792	51.0	15.5	18.8
1999	831	55.0	15.1	18.8
2000	797	53.0	15.0	18.6
2001	798	54.9	14.5	17.8
2002	565	36.6	15.4	18.9
2003	565	36.6	15.4	18.9
2004	588	37.3	15.8	18.7
2005	636	40.8	15.6	22.4
2006	655	43.9	14.9	20.2
2007	718	51.5	13.9	19.1
2008	732	44.9	16.3	20.8
2009	772	41.9	18.4	10.9
2010	781	44.9	17.3	23.6
2011	799	44.9	17.7	30.9
2012	799	49.1	16.2	33.7
2013	777	49.1	15.8	28.6
2014	819	51.2	15.9	26.3
2015	856	51.0	16.7	23.7
2016	837	53.0	15.7	22.1
2017	876	54.1	16.1	22
2018	859	56.2	15.2	19.1
2019	865	52.2	16.5	24.6
2020	855	53.2	16.0	25.4
2021	814	52.2	15.5	20.6
2022	848	55.0	15.4	15.8
2023	858	54.0	15.8	35.3

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	436	29.5	14.7	15.8
1992	549	33.7	16.2	22
1993	573	35.9	16.0	21.5
1994	600	39.0	15.4	22.8
1995	731	48.0	15.2	16.6
1996	731	48.0	15.2	16.6
1997	748	53.0	14.1	19.1
1998	792	51.0	15.5	18.8
1999	831	55.0	15.1	18.8
2000	797	53.0	15.0	18.6
2001	798	54.9	14.5	17.8
2002	565	36.6	15.4	18.9
2003	565	36.6	15.4	18.9
2004	588	37.3	15.8	18.7
2005	636	40.8	15.6	22.4
2006	655	43.9	14.9	20.2
2007	718	51.5	13.9	19.1
2008	732	44.9	16.3	20.8
2009	772	41.9	18.4	10.9
2010	781	44.9	17.3	23.6
2011	799	44.9	17.7	30.9
2012	799	49.1	16.2	33.7
2013	777	49.1	15.8	28.6
2014	819	51.2	15.9	26.3
2015	856	51.0	16.7	23.7
2016	837	53.0	15.7	22.1
2017	876	54.1	16.1	22
2018	859	56.2	15.2	19.1
2019	865	52.2	16.5	24.6
2020	855	53.2	16.0	25.4
2021	814	52.2	15.5	20.6
2022	848	55.0	15.4	15.8
2023	858	54.0	15.8	35.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waccamaw High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$303 (3.2%)	$201 (2.1%)	$505 (5.3%)	$7,754 (81.2%)	$1,296 (13.6%)	$9,050 (94.7%)	$9,555
2020	$353 (3.8%)	$123 (1.3%)	$476 (5.1%)	$7,977 (84.9%)	$944 (10.0%)	$8,921 (94.9%)	$9,397
2021	$273 (2.7%)	$119 (1.2%)	$392 (3.8%)	$8,718 (84.8%)	$1,173 (11.4%)	$9,891 (96.2%)	$10,283
2022	$313 (2.8%)	$504 (4.5%)	$816 (7.3%)	$9,177 (82.0%)	$1,205 (10.8%)	$10,382 (92.7%)	$11,198
2023	$748 (6.2%)	$718 (6.0%)	$1,466 (12.2%)	$9,088 (75.5%)	$1,486 (12.3%)	$10,574 (87.8%)	$12,040

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waccamaw High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 237 High schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Waccamaw High)	42.6	53.3	10.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Georgetown 01)	51.5	51.5	0%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Waccamaw High)	76	75.8	0.2%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Georgetown 01)	62.3	46.5	15.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Waccamaw High)	70.3	92.9	22.6%
End of Course English 1 (Georgetown 01)	75.8	79.4	3.6%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	865	858	0.8%
African American	160	124	22.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	29	45	55.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	649	642	1.1%
Two or More Races	20	36	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.6%	35.3%	10.7%

Schools Near Waccamaw High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Waccamaw High	Public	9-12	2412 Kings River Road	Pawleys Island	29585	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 237-9899	858	54	15.8	35.3%	642 (74.8%)	124 (14.5%)	45 (5.2%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.2%)	63.9	64^th of 235 public high schools	72.8%		72.7	44^th of 237 public high schools	81.4%	20	47.3	70.6	77.8	88.5	$12,040	$748	$718	$1,466	$9,088	$1,486	$10,574
Georgetown High	Public	9-12	2500 Authuan Maybank Drive	Georgetown	29440	Georgetown County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 546-8516	940	69	13.6	76.8%	371 (39.5%)	409 (43.5%)	142 (15.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.2%)	33	149^th of 235 public high schools	36.6%		24.2	173^rd of 237 public high schools	27.0%	24	68.3	48.3	50.0	81.7	$14,242	$1,134	$802	$1,936	$10,649	$1,657	$12,307
St. James High	Public	9-12	10800 Highway 707	Murrells Inlet	29576	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-5600	1,837	107	17.2	51.9%	1,393 (75.8%)	122 (6.6%)	189 (10.3%)	30 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	92 (5.0%)	82.1	23^rd of 235 public high schools	90.2%		85.8	18^th of 237 public high schools	92.4%	5	88.7	79.8	77.7	92.7	$12,754	$731	$1,068	$1,799	$9,637	$1,318	$10,955
Carvers Bay Early College and Career High	Public	9-12	13002 Choppee Road	Hemingway	29554	Williamsburg County	Georgetown 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 545-5837	376	31	12.1	100.0%	102 (27.1%)	255 (67.8%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	25.6	178^th of 235 public high schools	24.3%		16.8	199^th of 237 public high schools	16.0%	21	47.9	44.2	40.4	85.0	$17,662	$1,913	$1,304	$3,217	$12,093	$2,352	$14,445
Socastee High	Public	9-12	4900 Socastee Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 293-2513	1,719	97	17.7	60.0%	1,091 (63.5%)	148 (8.6%)	314 (18.3%)	48 (2.8%)	5 (0.3%)	9 (0.5%)	104 (6.1%)	63.8	65^th of 235 public high schools	72.3%		65.7	59^th of 237 public high schools	75.1%	6	76.8	75.3	65.8	85.6	$12,563	$757	$986	$1,744	$9,450	$1,369	$10,819
Coastal High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 788-9898	207	20	10.6	43.5%	130 (62.8%)	30 (14.5%)	29 (14.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	47.8	111^th of 235 public high schools	52.8%		56	86^th of 237 public high schools	63.7%	25	50.0	58.8	73.2	83.9

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