Middle Schools in Georgetown 01

The five middle schools in the Georgetown 01 school district serve a combined 2,030 students across grades 4-8, with schools ranging from the high-performing Waccamaw cluster to others struggling significantly below state averages. This coastal South Carolina district ranks in the 32nd percentile statewide, but that overall figure masks one of the most dramatic internal performance divides you'll find in any single district.

If you're looking at school options, Waccamaw Middle is the clear standout—it ranks in the top 3% of all middle schools in the state with a 5-star rating, posting 85% proficiency in 7th grade ELA and 82.7% in 8th grade math, both roughly double the state averages. Its feeder school, Waccamaw Intermediate, shows similarly strong results, creating a reliable pipeline of academic success. By contrast, Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 9% of schools despite spending the most per student ($18,559) and having the smallest class sizes. Georgetown Middle and Rosemary Middle fall in between but still trail state averages significantly—for example, 8th grade math proficiency sits at just 14.1% and 17.1% respectively, compared to the 44.2% state average.

Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with these outcomes: the Waccamaw schools have rates around 12-15%, while Georgetown Middle (25.5%) and Carvers Bay (23.7%) struggle with attendance. There are some bright spots—all three schools offering Algebra 1 achieved 95-100% pass rates, and several schools showed strong year-over-year improvements in specific subjects. However, Carvers Bay's 23.6-point drop in 7th grade ELA and its declining ranking over three consecutive years raise serious concerns about whether its STEAM designation and higher funding are translating into actual results. For parents, the takeaway is clear: the Waccamaw schools deliver exceptional education, but families in other parts of the district face significant challenges that the current resource allocation hasn't solved.