Best Schools in Georgetown County, SC
Georgetown County, SC has 30 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 15,675 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Georgetown County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Georgetown County, SC
The top high schools in Georgetown County, 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. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Waccamaw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
4. Georgetown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
5. Carvers Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
6. Andrews High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Middle Schools in Georgetown County, SC
The top middle schools in Georgetown County, 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
5. Georgetown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
6. Carvers Bay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
7. Rosemary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Georgetown County, SC
The top elementary schools in Georgetown County, 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. Seaside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
3. Pleasant Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
4. Kensington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
5. Coastal Montessori Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 239 Students
6. Andrews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students
7. St. James Santee Elementary-middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 182 Students
8. Maryville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
9. Mcdonald Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
10. Brown's Ferry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Georgetown County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Georgetown County, SC has a total population of 63,404 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Georgetown County, 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 Georgetown County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Georgetown County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Georgetown County, 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 Georgetown County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Georgetown County, SC
How many schools are in Georgetown County, SC?
Georgetown County, SC has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 15,675 students in total.
How do schools in Georgetown County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Georgetown County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Georgetown County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Georgetown County?
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: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Georgetown County
4 places in Georgetown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Georgetown (8)
- Pawleys Island (5)
- Andrews (3)
- Hemingway (3)
School districts (1)
- Georgetown 01 (19 schools)