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Best Schools in 29440, SC
29440, SC has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,642 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29440 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29440, SC
The top high schools in 29440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wando High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
2. Waccamaw High
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Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
3. Hemingway High
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Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 205 Students
4. Georgetown High
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Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
5. Carvers Bay High
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
6. Andrews High
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29440, SC
The top middle schools in 29440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waccamaw Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 420 Students
2. Waccamaw Middle
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Georgetown Middle
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
4. Hemingway Mb Lee Middle
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Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
5. Carvers Bay Middle
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
6. Rosemary Middle
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29440, SC
The top elementary schools in 29440, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waccamaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 519 Students
2. Pleasant Hill Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
3. Kensington Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
4. Andrews Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
5. St. James Santee Elementary-middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 182 Students
6. Maryville Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
7. Hemingway Elementary
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Williamsburg 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
8. Mcdonald Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
9. Brown's Ferry Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
10. Sampit Elementary
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29440, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29440, SC has a total population of 27,670 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29440, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29440, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29440, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29440, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 29440, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29440, SC
How many schools are in 29440, SC?
29440, SC has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,642 students in total.
How do schools in 29440 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 29440 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29440 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29440?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations