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Andrews High School vs. Waccamaw High School

Should you attend Andrews High School or Waccamaw High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Andrews High School
12890 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Waccamaw High School
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Andrews High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Waccamaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Andrews High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Waccamaw High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
509 students
846 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Andrews High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waccamaw High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Andrews High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waccamaw High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Andrews High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waccamaw High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Andrews High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Georgetown 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waccamaw High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Georgetown 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#601 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#183 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Andrews High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waccamaw High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
50-54%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waccamaw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waccamaw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waccamaw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in SC)
94%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Andrews High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waccamaw High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Andrews High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waccamaw High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
151
218
Grade 10 Students
137
203
Grade 11 Students
120
227
Grade 12 Students
101
198

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Andrews High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waccamaw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Andrews High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waccamaw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
54%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Andrews High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waccamaw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Andrews High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waccamaw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Andrews High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waccamaw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Georgetown 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Andrews High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waccamaw High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Andrews High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waccamaw High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Andrews High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waccamaw High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Georgetown 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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