Waccamaw High School
Tel:
(843) 237-9899
Waccamaw High School serves 859 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher 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 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Waccamaw High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Waccamaw High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waccamaw High School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 859 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waccamaw High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Waccamaw High School is 0.38, 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 | #187 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 17% | 34% |
| White | 77% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| 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 Waccamaw High School is Georgetown High School (10.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waccamaw Middle School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waccamaw Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pawleys Island Waccamaw Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 547 students
0.5 miles
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233 0.5 PK-3 547 - Pawleys Island Waccamaw Intermediate Grades: 4-6 | 526 students
3.6 miles
320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071 3.6 4-6 526 - Pawleys Island Waccamaw Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 412 students
3.7 miles
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106 3.7 7-8 412 - Pawleys Island Coastal Montessori Charter Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 245 students
3.9 miles
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413 3.9 1-8 245 - Georgetown Plantersville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 108 students
6.4 miles
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453 6.4 PK-5 108
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