For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,317 students in Georgetown County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown County, SC are Waccamaw High School, Georgetown High School and Andrews High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Georgetown County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Georgetown County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Georgetown County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw High School
Magnet 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
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Georgetown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
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
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12890 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3414
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Georgetown County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown County, SC include Waccamaw High School, Georgetown High School and Andrews High School.
How many public high schools are located in Georgetown County?
3 public high schools are located in Georgetown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown County?
Georgetown County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Georgetown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Georgetown County include: Waccamaw High School vs. Georgetown High School, Georgetown High School vs. Waccamaw High School, Andrews High School vs. Georgetown High School
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