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Best Georgetown County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,421 students in Georgetown County, SC (there are 7 private schools, serving 496 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Georgetown County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Georgetown County, SC are Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw High School and Waccamaw Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Georgetown County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Georgetown County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1364 Waverly Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4233
Gr: PK-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Waccamaw Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-7071
Gr: 4-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Waccamaw Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
247 Wildcat Way
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-0106
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Andrews High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12890 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Gr: 1-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1414.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13072 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Rosemary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12804 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-9780
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Georgetown County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Georgetown County, SC include Waccamaw Elementary School, Waccamaw High School and Waccamaw Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Georgetown County?
16 public schools are located in Georgetown County.
What percentage of students in Georgetown County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Georgetown County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown County?
Georgetown County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Georgetown County are often viewed compared to one another?

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