Georgetown High

Georgetown High in Georgetown, SC, serves approximately 918 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Georgetown 01 school district. The school has shown a clear upward trajectory over the past decade, moving from the bottom third of South Carolina high schools to now performing right around the state median, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and per-student spending that has risen to $16,482.

The most impressive story at Georgetown High is its exceptional success with English Language Learner (ELL) and Hispanic students. In 2024-2025, the school ranked 3rd out of 69 schools statewide for ELL performance—a top-5% finish—and has consistently ranked in the top 20% for Hispanic students over the past two years. This is a genuine strength that sets the school apart. The school also shines in mathematics: Algebra 1 proficiency hit 77.53% in 2024-2025, beating both the state average (73.95%) and nearby Waccamaw High (68.8%). U.S. History proficiency also jumped dramatically, from 50% to 68.09% in two years, now exceeding state and district averages.

That said, there are areas that need attention. Chronic absenteeism, while improving from 33.6% to 22.6%, still matches the state average and is nearly double Waccamaw High's rate of 13.7%. The graduation rate of 84.6% trails both the district (88.7%) and state (86.7%) averages. There's also a notable gap in outcomes between subgroups—while Hispanic and ELL students thrive, White students and male students rank lower, suggesting the school's successful strategies for one population could be adapted more broadly. Compared to district peers, Georgetown significantly outperforms Andrews High (which ranks in the bottom 5% statewide) and Carvers Bay Early College and Career High, but still trails Waccamaw High in overall ranking and graduation rate. With increased funding and demonstrated capacity for improvement, Georgetown High appears well-positioned for continued progress.