Waccamaw High

Georgetown 01
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
858 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waccamaw High School, located in the coastal community of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the Georgetown County School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school frequently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Waccamaw High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular program, which includes competitive athletic teams, various student-led clubs, and a vibrant fine arts department. The school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment, often drawing on its location in the Lowcountry to engage students in local culture and service projects. With a focus on both character development and academic excellence, Waccamaw High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes college and career readiness.
858
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    642 (74.8 %)
  • Black
    124 (14.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Georgetown 01
Phone: (843)237-9899
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 222
Grade 10 242
Grade 11 202
Grade 12 192
Gender Ratio