Summary:
The city of Conway, South Carolina is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the community.
Several schools in Conway stand out as top performers, including Kingston Elementary, which is ranked 76th out of 640 elementary schools in the state and has consistently high test scores, particularly in 4th grade science. South Conway Elementary and Conway Elementary also perform well, with strong proficiency rates in ELA and Math across grade levels. These schools have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and spend between $13,782 and $15,072 per student.
While the elementary schools in Conway generally demonstrate high performance, there are some areas of concern, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, most schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population and potential equity challenges. The data also reveals variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, which may warrant further investigation into resource allocation and support within the district.
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