For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 846 students in 29585, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29585, SC is Waccamaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29585 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29585, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29585 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waccamaw High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29585, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29585, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29585, SC include Waccamaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29585?
1 public high schools are located in 29585.
What is the racial composition of students in 29585?
29585 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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