Georgetown High School
Georgetown High School serves 1,017 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Georgetown High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Georgetown High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Georgetown High School's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,017 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Georgetown High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Georgetown High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #411 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| Black | 49% | 34% |
| White | 43% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Georgetown 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Georgetown High School is Waccamaw High School (10.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Georgetown Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Georgetown Georgetown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
0.5 miles
2400 Anthuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495 0.5 6-8 765 - Georgetown Mcdonald Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
1.1 miles
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485 1.1 PK-5 482 - Georgetown Kensington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 634 students
1.3 miles
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511 1.3 PK-5 634 - Georgetown Maryville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 530 students
3.1 miles
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423 3.1 PK-5 530 - Georgetown Sampit Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 329 students
7.2 miles
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411 7.2 PK-5 329
School Reviews
| 2 It is nice to see that Dr. Cafaro writes such good reviews about his school as well as his self. - Posted by Teacher - Kimfi |
| 2 I would not recommend sending my child to Georgetown High. The principal and his staff do not put the students of GHS first. The administration of GHS are only concerned with furthering there careers and not helping the students, unless, of course your child can possibly make Dr. Cafaro look good. As for the poor C and D students, good luck trying to find an advocate at GHS. - Posted by Parent - Conce |
| 5 This school offers the most Advanced Placement Courses (9)in Georgetown County. Four (4) PACE courses are also offered. Additionally, there is an honors program for gifted and talented students in the core curriculum areas. The GHS faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the needs of all students. Approximately 25% of the students have IEP's. Although the challenges are great, GHS offers a quality education for all students. The Career Center offers a wide-range of vocational and career courses that include welding, agriculture, culinary arts, cosmetology, business and computer courses, graphic arts, automotive technology and collision repair, and health occupations. The school also offers a variety of incentive programs that reward students who exemplify good character and academic achievement. - Posted by Administrator - mcafa |
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