Barnwell Elementary vs Waccamaw Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell Elementary
Barnwell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
425 students
Waccamaw Intermediate
Pawleys Island · Public middle · Grades 4–6
415 students
| Measure | Barnwell Elementary Barnwell, South Carolina | Waccamaw Intermediate Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 248 | #27 of 248 |
| National rank | #10776 of 15,369 | #3268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 425 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| city | Barnwell | Pawleys Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 35.4).
- •Waccamaw Intermediate does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Waccamaw Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Barnwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Barnwell Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnwell Elementary better than Waccamaw Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnwell Elementary and Waccamaw Intermediate?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Barnwell and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnwell Elementary: 425. Waccamaw Intermediate: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnwell Elementary and Waccamaw Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
Barnwell Elementary is 160th of 248 and Waccamaw Intermediate is 27th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).