Public schools in Pawleys Island, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Pawleys Island, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,337
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Pawleys Island public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Pawleys Island, SC: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,337 students, an average of 467 per school. The largest campus is Waccamaw High (808 students), and the largest elementary school is Waccamaw Elementary (543).
Every listed school belongs to Georgetown 01. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Pawleys Island
Elementary schools in Pawleys Island
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Montessori Charter Georgetown 01 · Charter | 01–08 | 242 | 11:1 | |
| Waccamaw Elementary Georgetown 01 | PK–03 | 543 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Pawleys Island
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw Intermediate Georgetown 01 | 04–06 | 415 | 14.4:1 | |
| Waccamaw Middle Georgetown 01 | 07–08 | 329 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Pawleys Island
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw High Georgetown 01 | 09–12 | 808 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.2%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black14.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pawleys Island schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,337 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pawleys Island
How many public schools are in Pawleys Island, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Pawleys Island: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,337 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pawleys Island?
All listed public schools with an address in Pawleys Island belong to Georgetown 01. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pawleys Island?
Waccamaw High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pawleys Island, with 808 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pawleys Island?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Pawleys Island are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Coastal Montessori Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pawleys Island schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pawleys Island public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pawleys Island guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby South Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities