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#487 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 41% in state

Homewood Elementary

Elementary School · Horry 01 · Conway, SC

A Horry 01 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

108 North Clemson Circle, Conway, SC 29526

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,222
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Homewood Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Homewood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,426/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,490

Median home value

$232,100

Median rent

$943/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Conway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–121.4 mi289Compare →
Conway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.7 mi593Compare →
South Conway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–53.9 mi622Compare →
Waccamaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–54.5 mi1,003Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Horry 01

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#30 of 55
District spending per student
$13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Homewood Elementary is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Homewood Elementary

Homewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Conway, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 668 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Homewood Elementary

What grades does Homewood Elementary serve?

Homewood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Homewood Elementary?

Homewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homewood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Homewood Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Homewood Elementary rank in SC?

Homewood Elementary ranks #487 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Homewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Homewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Homewood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Homewood Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Homewood Elementary a charter school?

No, Homewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Homewood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Homewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homewood Elementary?

100.0% of students at Homewood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Horry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
Area population (ZIP 29526)
51,176
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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