Black Water Middle vs Waccamaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Water Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Waccamaw Elementary
Conway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,047 students
| Measure | Black Water Middle Conway, South Carolina | Waccamaw Elementary Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 248 | #346 of 688 |
| National rank | #9097 of 15,369 | #23072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 1,047 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 1,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 43.3).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Waccamaw Elementary is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 789.
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 Black Water Middle better than Waccamaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 43.3 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 Black Water Middle and Waccamaw Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Water Middle: 789. Waccamaw Elementary: 1,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Water Middle and Waccamaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Black Water Middle is 118th of 248 and Waccamaw Elementary is 346th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).