McLees Elementary vs Waccamaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLees Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Waccamaw Elementary
Pawleys Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
543 students
| Measure | McLees Elementary Anderson, South Carolina | Waccamaw Elementary Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #254 of 688 | #12 of 688 |
| National rank | #18200 of 50,301 | #1655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 543 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 87% |
| city | Anderson | Pawleys Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 60.0).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
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 McLees Elementary better than Waccamaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 60.0 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 McLees Elementary and Waccamaw Elementary?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLees Elementary: 543. Waccamaw Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLees Elementary and Waccamaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
McLees Elementary is 254th of 688 and Waccamaw Elementary is 12th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).