Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29585


Summary:

The 29585 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Georgetown 01 school district. While the district is ranked 44 out of 75 in the state and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area have consistently performed well.

Waccamaw Middle School is a top-performing middle school, ranking among the best in South Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It excels particularly in Algebra 1/Mathematics, with 100% of students proficient or better. Similarly, Waccamaw High School is a strong performer, ranking in the top 64 high schools in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating. The high school stands out in English 1, English 2, and U.S. History and the Constitution, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages.

In contrast, the other schools in the 29585 zip code area show more mixed results. While the schools generally perform well in English Language Arts, they struggle more with Mathematics, often falling below state and district averages. Additionally, there are notable disparities in performance between the schools, with Waccamaw Middle and Waccamaw High consistently outperforming the other schools in the area. These differences may be attributed to factors such as funding, resources, and teaching approaches, as evidenced by the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at the top-performing schools.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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