Waccamaw Elementary vs Waccamaw Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 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 Intermediate
Pawleys Island · Public middle · Grades 4–6
415 students
| Measure | Waccamaw Elementary Pawleys Island, South Carolina | Waccamaw Intermediate Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 688 | #27 of 248 |
| National rank | #1655 of 50,301 | #3268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 543 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 58% |
| 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 70.4).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Waccamaw Elementary is the larger school with 543 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 Waccamaw Elementary better than Waccamaw Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 70.4 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 Waccamaw Elementary and Waccamaw Intermediate?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Pawleys Island and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waccamaw Elementary: 543. Waccamaw Intermediate: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waccamaw Elementary and Waccamaw Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
Waccamaw Elementary is 12th of 688 and Waccamaw Intermediate is 27th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).