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Best Schools in 29576, SC
29576, SC has 10 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,135 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 29576 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29576, SC
The top high schools in 29576, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Waccamaw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29576, SC
The top middle schools in 29576, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. St. James Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
4. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 920 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29576, SC
The top elementary schools in 29576, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 844 Students
2. Waccamaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 519 Students
3. Seaside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
4. St Michael Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29576, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29576, SC has a total population of 32,476 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29576, 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 29576, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29576, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29576, 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 29576, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29576, SC
How many schools are in 29576, SC?
29576, SC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,135 students in total.
How do schools in 29576 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 29576 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 29576 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29576?
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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