Waccamaw Elementary

Waccamaw Elementary serves 540 students from pre-kindergarten through third grade in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. This public elementary school has earned recognition as one of the state's top-performing schools, ranking 101st out of 1,192 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile with a strong 7.5 out of 10 rating. The school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 77% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 67% reach proficiency in mathematics.

With 37 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Waccamaw Elementary maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school serves families in Georgetown County's 29585 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $74,418 and 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.2%, with median home values around $403,100, reflecting the area's stable residential character.

Located on Waverly Road, Waccamaw Elementary sits in a town setting on the fringe of an urban area, providing students with both small-town community feel and access to broader educational and cultural resources.