Waccamaw Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Conway, South Carolina 29526 · Horry 01
#346 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#23072 of 50,301 nationally
About Waccamaw Elementary
Waccamaw Elementary is a public elementary located in Conway, in the Horry 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,047 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 346th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,047.
There are 15 schools in Conway; Waccamaw Elementary ranks 6th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waccamaw Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waccamaw Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students · 1.7 km away
HCS Scholars Academy High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students · 2.4 km away
HCS Early College High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 2.8 km away
Black Water Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students · 3.7 km away
Conway Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students · 4.4 km away
Conway Elementary
Conway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students · 4.5 km away
South Conway Elementary
Conway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students · 4.9 km away
Whittemore Park Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 5.0 km away
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students · 6.3 km away
Conway High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,724 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Indian Land Elementary
Indian Land · Public elementary · Grades K–4
1,042 students
Fountain Inn Elementary
Fountain Inn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,055 students
Bryson Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,038 students
Mauldin Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,036 students
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,066 students
Dillon Elementary
Dillon · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,025 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waccamaw Elementary a good school?
Waccamaw Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #346 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waccamaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Waccamaw Elementary ranks #346 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #23072 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waccamaw Elementary?
Waccamaw Elementary had 1,047 students in 2025.
Is Waccamaw Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Waccamaw Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waccamaw Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waccamaw Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.