Waccamaw Elementary vs Waccamaw High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waccamaw Elementary
Pawleys Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
543 students
Waccamaw High
Pawleys Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
808 students
| Measure | Waccamaw Elementary Pawleys Island, South Carolina | Waccamaw High Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 688 | #140 of 228 |
| National rank | #1655 of 50,301 | #6057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 543 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Pawleys Island | Pawleys Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 59.1).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Waccamaw High is the larger school with 808 students compared with 543.
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 Waccamaw Elementary better than Waccamaw High?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 59.1 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 Waccamaw Elementary and Waccamaw High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pawleys Island and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waccamaw Elementary: 543. Waccamaw High: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waccamaw Elementary and Waccamaw High rank in South Carolina?
Waccamaw Elementary is 12th of 688 and Waccamaw High is 140th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).