Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Waccamaw ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waccamaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waccamaw's student population of 446 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waccamaw ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waccamaw is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waccamaw's ranking?
Waccamaw is ranked #1160 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Waccamaw often compared to?
Waccamawis often viewed alongside schools like Union Elementary School, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School, Supply Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Waccamaw?
446 students attend Waccamaw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Waccamaw students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waccamaw?
Waccamaw has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waccamaw offer ?
Waccamaw offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waccamaw part of?
Waccamaw is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.
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