WHITTEMORE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Whittemore Park Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Conway, SC with about 778 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Whittemore Park Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whittemore Park Middle School, located in Conway, South Carolina, serves the Horry County School District as a key educational hub for students in the middle grades. Named in honor of the historic Whittemore school—which served as a vital center for the Black community in Conway during the era of segregation—the school carries a legacy of resilience and academic importance. It is situated on Rhue Street, a location that places it centrally within the community, allowing it to provide a structured and supportive environment for adolescents transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology, and extracurricular involvement. Like many schools in the Horry County district, Whittemore Park focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating modern learning tools with a staff committed to student well-being. By maintaining close ties to the Conway community, the school works to provide a safe, inclusive space that celebrates its historical roots while focusing on the evolving needs of contemporary middle schoolers.

For more information, contact Whittemore Park Middle at (843) 488-0669 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.