Serving 993 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waccamaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South 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 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waccamaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waccamaw Elementary School's student population of 993 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waccamaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waccamaw Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
19%
31%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waccamaw Elementary School's ranking?
Waccamaw Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary School?
993 students attend Waccamaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Waccamaw Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waccamaw Elementary School?
Waccamaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waccamaw Elementary School offer ?
Waccamaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waccamaw Elementary School part of?
Waccamaw Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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