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Best Schools in Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Island, SC has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,396 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Pawleys Island exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pawleys Island, SC
The top high schools in Pawleys Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waccamaw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Carvers Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pawleys Island, SC
The top middle schools in Pawleys Island, 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. Carvers Bay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pawleys Island, SC
The top elementary schools in Pawleys Island, 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. Coastal Montessori Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 239 Students
3. All Saints Classical Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
All Saints Classical Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 70 Students
4. Montessori School Of Pawleys Island
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Pawleys Island • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 114 Students
5. Pawleys Island Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawleys Island Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 120 Students
6. Plantersville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pawleys Island, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pawleys Island, SC has a total population of 15,702 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pawleys Island, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pawleys Island, SC
How many schools are in Pawleys Island, SC?
Pawleys Island, SC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,396 students in total.
How do schools in Pawleys Island perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Pawleys Island score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Pawleys Island exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pawleys Island?
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: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Pawleys Island
5 of 5 schools in Pawleys Island carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Pawleys Island. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.