- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pawleys Island, SC
Waccamaw Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waccamaw Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450228000739
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waccamaw Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pawleys Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waccamaw Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Waccamaw Middle held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450228000739 · Pawleys Island, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Waccamaw Middle held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Waccamaw Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- This school 329
Waccamaw Middle
329 students
What this shows Waccamaw Middle reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waccamaw Middle compares
Waccamaw Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 46% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Waccamaw Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waccamaw Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waccamaw Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waccamaw Middle
How many students attend Waccamaw Middle?
Waccamaw Middle has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pawleys Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw Middle is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waccamaw Middle?
39.9% of students at Waccamaw Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waccamaw Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waccamaw Middle is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Pawleys Island, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waccamaw Middle?
Waccamaw Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waccamaw Middle rank among public schools in Pawleys Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Waccamaw Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pawleys Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Waccamaw Middle, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.