For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 846 students in Pawleys Island, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Pawleys Island, SC is Waccamaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawleys Island, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Pawleys Island have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Pawleys Island, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waccamaw High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pawleys Island, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90%)
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
| 846 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawleys Island, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawleys Island, SC include Waccamaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawleys Island?
1 public high schools are located in Pawleys Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawleys Island?
Pawleys Island public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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