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Daisy Elementary

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Daisy Elementary ranks 185 th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Daisy Elementary is a public school in the rural community of Loris, SC, serving 631 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the highly ranked Horry 01 School District.

This school is on a remarkable upward trajectory. In just three years, Daisy Elementary jumped from the 46th percentile to the 72nd percentile in state rankings, earning a 4-star rating. What makes this even more impressive is that 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school earns a 5-star rating specifically for its work with students from low socio-economic backgrounds—ranking in the top 8% of the state for this group. The school also excels in early-grade math, with 3rd-grade proficiency at 77.1%, beating both the district (64.9%) and state (59.2%) averages, and even outperforming nearby schools like Ocean Bay Elementary and Kingston Elementary. The school invests heavily in its students, spending $15,329 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio—better than many larger schools in the area.

However, there are areas to watch. While early grades shine, 5th-grade scores dip noticeably—ELA proficiency falls to 60.2% and math to 50.6%, both below district averages. This "5th-grade slump" suggests a need for targeted support in upper elementary. Chronic absenteeism sits at 19.1%, which is improving but still slightly above the district average. That said, the contrast with nearby Loris Elementary—just 4 miles away—is striking. Daisy outperforms Loris in every subject and grade level tested, despite serving a similar demographic. For parents seeking a school that is clearly moving in the right direction and delivering strong results for all students, Daisy Elementary stands out as a model of equitable, effective education.

631

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,329

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2801 Red Bluff Road
Loris, SC 29569

(843) 756-5136

District: Horry 01

Students who attend Daisy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Loris Middle
High:	Loris High

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.9%

African American:

30.6%

Hispanic:

16.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (66% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the South Carolina median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg63%

South Carolina avg58%

185^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 42 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Horry 01

9^th of 75Horry 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	185 of 661	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	57.8	266 of 639	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	318 of 643	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.2	346 of 644	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.9	323 of 625	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.8	307 of 622	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	288 of 643	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	265 of 624	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.0	403 of 639	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.4	435 of 619	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.7	454 of 638	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.6	423 of 630	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.9	286 of 599	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.1	292 of 594	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.3	310 of 597	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.8	330 of 589	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.9	339 of 580	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.3	240 of 577	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	37.3	406 of 566	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.4	391 of 559	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	61.2	231 of 557	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	50.3	306 of 550	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2003	51.9	284 of 542	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	37 of 384	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	54.7	159 of 380	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	150 of 369	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	199 of 394	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.5	142 of 393	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.4	156 of 350	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.5	288 of 421	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.0	241 of 412	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	32.8	85 of 122	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.8	89 of 189	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.2	83 of 161	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.3	208 of 599	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.5	236 of 580	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.3	340 of 568	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.6	340 of 580	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	277 of 573	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	235 of 554	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	224 of 588	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	251 of 570	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	14 of 196	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.5	55 of 634	91.3%	★★★★★
2025	65.5	183 of 612	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	59.2	240 of 602	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.6	257 of 608	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	228 of 600	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.4	169 of 580	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.2	213 of 600	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.5	215 of 588	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	148 of 591	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	53.8	265 of 585	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	253 of 571	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	289 of 582	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.8	330 of 579	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.4	332 of 561	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.9	332 of 590	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.5	264 of 571	53.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	63.0	186 of 463	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	263 of 459	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.6	299 of 446	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	296 of 463	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.8	291 of 455	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	254 of 439	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.0	168 of 472	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	197 of 457	56.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)93rd percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+19 vs school

African American (2026)90th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)65th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2021)30th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts70%+5 vs state

Mathematics63%+10 vs state

Science62%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)			SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Daisy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Red Bluff Road	Loris	29569	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 756-5136	631	47	13.4	100.0%	271 (42.9%)	193 (30.6%)	102 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (9.5%)	71	185^th of 661 public elementary schools	72.0%		57.8	266^th of 639 public elementary schools	58.4%	81	73.5	74.0	60.2	77.1	60.6	50.6	61.5	$15,329	$1,935	$677	$2,612	$11,154	$1,563	$12,717
Loris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Highway 9 Business East	Loris	29569	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 390-6860	790	58	13.6	100.0%	332 (42.0%)	303 (38.4%)	73 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.1%)	25.6	492^nd of 661 public elementary schools	25.6%		42.3	359^th of 639 public elementary schools	43.8%	133	58.1	50.0	50.4	48.2	36.2	32.1	32.3	$15,409	$2,227	$799	$3,027	$10,789	$1,592	$12,382
Kingston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4580 Highway 472	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 365-3777	517	40	12.9	64.0%	332 (64.2%)	52 (10.1%)	88 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	82.5	106^th of 661 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.1	76^th of 639 public elementary schools	88.1%	30	72.8	77.6	76.3	72.6	71.8	69.1	65.8	$15,422	$1,553	$501	$2,054	$11,573	$1,795	$13,368
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1287 Highway 57 South	Little River	29566	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 399-8800	697	47	14.8	63.2%	313 (44.9%)	208 (29.8%)	86 (12.3%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	77 (11.0%)	43.5	370^th of 661 public elementary schools	44.0%		53.2	290^th of 639 public elementary schools	54.6%	80	58.1	58.2	67.0	55.6	43.6	47.1	38.4	$14,641	$1,623	$697	$2,320	$10,793	$1,529	$12,321
Homewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	108 North Clemson Circle	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 365-2512	671	50	13.4	100.0%	251 (37.4%)	190 (28.3%)	174 (25.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.2%)	58.3	262^nd of 661 public elementary schools	60.4%		62.8	237^th of 639 public elementary schools	62.9%	25	62.5	64.9	69.7	57.1	50.0	58.7	51.1	$14,925	$2,484	$765	$3,248	$10,070	$1,607	$11,677
Green Sea Floyds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Tulip Grove Road	Green Sea	29545	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 392-1078	560	45	12.4	100.0%	282 (50.4%)	178 (31.8%)	60 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	74.6	162^nd of 661 public elementary schools	75.5%		69.4	200^th of 639 public elementary schools	68.7%	38	66.3	71.3	73.6	70.9	65.5	64.3	59.7	$16,273	$2,376	$683	$3,059	$11,726	$1,487	$13,214
Waterway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Sandridge Road	Little River	29566	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 399-2204	912	56	16.2	59.5%	441 (48.4%)	162 (17.8%)	184 (20.2%)	12 (1.3%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (11.7%)	57.3	266^th of 661 public elementary schools	59.8%		72.1	184^th of 639 public elementary schools	71.2%	82	68.4	66.6	61.6	67.7	53.6	40.6	52.3	$13,091	$1,077	$515	$1,592	$10,158	$1,342	$11,499
Conway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Snowhill Drive	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-0696	583	42	13.8	57.5%	316 (54.2%)	150 (25.7%)	61 (10.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.7%)	74.3	164^th of 661 public elementary schools	75.2%		73.4	177^th of 639 public elementary schools	72.3%	13	76.4	83.4	67.5	74.1	56.0	55.8	58.4	$14,528	$749	$616	$1,365	$11,557	$1,606	$13,163
Ocean Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	950 International Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-8400	1,181	69	17.1	41.1%	792 (67.1%)	86 (7.3%)	163 (13.8%)	40 (3.4%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (8.0%)	79.7	126^th of 661 public elementary schools	80.9%		86.5	74^th of 639 public elementary schools	88.4%	52	80.7	72.3	75.0	75.6	62.9	61.5	64.8	$11,760	$739	$390	$1,128	$9,211	$1,421	$10,632
Waccamaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	251 Claridy Road	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 347-4684	1,047	69	15.1	100.0%	518 (49.5%)	185 (17.7%)	240 (22.9%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	92 (8.8%)	51.7	302^nd of 661 public elementary schools	54.3%		55.2	274^th of 639 public elementary schools	57.1%	28	68.9	66.0	56.1	63.7	47.9	38.6	52.1	$13,533	$1,602	$620	$2,223	$9,834	$1,476	$11,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Daisy Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Daisy Elementary?

Students at Daisy Elementary are 43% White, 31% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What district is Daisy Elementary in?

Horry 01

Is Daisy Elementary a good school?

Daisy Elementary ranks 185^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Daisy Elementary attend?

Students who attend Daisy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Loris Middle
High : Loris High

How many students attend Daisy Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 631 students attended Daisy Elementary.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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