Middle Schools in Georgetown 01

The Georgetown 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 5 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Waccamaw Middle standing out as the top-performing school in the district and the region.

Waccamaw Middle consistently ranks among the top 5% of middle schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with over 65% of 7th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the other schools in the district, such as Georgetown Middle, Rosemary Middle, and Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy, struggle to meet proficiency standards and rank in the bottom 25% of South Carolina middle schools.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students (as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates) also having the lowest test scores and rankings. This raises concerns about equity and access to quality education within the Georgetown 01 school district, and highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the underlying factors contributing to the disparities in performance across the middle schools.