HCS Early College High vs Waccamaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HCS Early College High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Waccamaw Elementary
Conway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,047 students
| Measure | HCS Early College High Conway, South Carolina | Waccamaw Elementary Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 228 | #346 of 688 |
| National rank | #645 of 16,910 | #23072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 1,047 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HCS Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 53.0).
- •HCS Early College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •HCS Early College High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Waccamaw Elementary is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 360.
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 HCS Early College High better than Waccamaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), HCS Early College High ranks higher (84.9 vs 53.0 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 HCS Early College High and Waccamaw Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HCS Early College High: 360. Waccamaw Elementary: 1,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HCS Early College High and Waccamaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
HCS Early College High is 7th of 228 and Waccamaw Elementary is 346th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).