Top Rankings
Georgetown 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,373 students in Georgetown 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Georgetown 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
8,373 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
642 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Georgetown 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
634 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
3,534 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
42%
32%
# White Students
4,046 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
48%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
561
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
524
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
583
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
574
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
644
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
622
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
664
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
715
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
828
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
604
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
631
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
558
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,753 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,753
$15,453
Spending / Student
$19,017
$15,044
Best Georgetown 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Grades: PK-3
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
Waccamaw Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Grades: 4-6
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Waccamaw Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Carvers Bay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13002 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Andrews High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12890 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3414
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Grades: 1-8
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1111.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1212.
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1313.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13072 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #1414.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1515.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1616.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #1717.
Carvers Bay Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #1818.
Plantersville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #1919.
Rosemary Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12804 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-9780
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-9780
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Georgetown 01 School District?
Georgetown 01 School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,373 students.
What is the rank of Georgetown 01 School District?
Georgetown 01 School District is ranked #52 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown 01 School District?
48% of Georgetown 01 School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Georgetown 01 School District?
Georgetown 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Georgetown 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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