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Kingston Elementary

Q: Is Kingston Elementary a good school?

Kingston Elementary ranks 104 th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

104^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Kingston Elementary is a mid-sized public school in Conway, SC, serving 517 students in grades PK through 5 within the Horry 01 school district. This school stands out for its remarkable ability to achieve top-tier academic results while serving a student body where roughly two-thirds of families qualify for free or reduced lunch—a combination that makes it a true standout in the region.

Kingston’s most impressive strength is its exceptional performance with students from low-income backgrounds. The school ranks in the 96th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with these students, earning a 5-star rating—a level of success that few schools with similar demographics achieve. This is paired with outstanding math scores across all grade levels. For example, 4th graders hit 71.8% proficiency, beating the district average by 15 points, and 5th graders reached 69.1%, also 15 points above the district. The school also keeps kids in class: only 11.9% of students are chronically absent, compared to 19.4% for the district and 22.3% for the state. With a favorable 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio, children get more individual attention here than at many nearby schools like Ocean Bay Elementary (17.1:1) or River Oaks Elementary (15.3:1).

Compared to nearby options, Kingston punches well above its weight. It dramatically outperforms Loris Elementary, which sits in the 25th percentile, by 20–30 points in nearly every subject. Even against higher-ranked schools like River Oaks Elementary (92nd percentile) and Ocean Bay Elementary (81st percentile), Kingston matches or exceeds them in 4th and 5th grade math—despite serving a more economically challenged population. The school spends about $15,422 per student, and those funds appear well-invested in smaller classes and targeted support. While 3rd grade reading scores dipped slightly this year, Kingston’s overall trajectory remains strong, making it a compelling choice for families seeking both equity and excellence in elementary education.

517

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,422

Per pupil spending ?

64%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4580 Highway 472
Conway, SC 29526

(843) 365-3777

District: Horry 01

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Conway Middle
High:	Conway High

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

17.0%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (72% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg63%

South Carolina avg58%

104^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 26Elementary 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	104 of 649	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	86.1	76 of 640	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	79 of 638	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	123 of 644	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	118 of 625	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	177 of 622	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	141 of 643	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	128 of 624	79.5%	★★★★☆
2017	75.0	140 of 639	78.1%	★★★★☆
2016	72.0	154 of 619	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	64.3	181 of 638	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	59.9	264 of 630	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.0	282 of 599	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.5	259 of 594	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	249 of 597	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.2	195 of 589	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.1	254 of 580	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.1	243 of 577	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.0	259 of 566	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.3	323 of 559	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	64.2	215 of 557	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	51.5	295 of 550	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2003	55.5	268 of 542	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	93 of 589	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	79.1	101 of 581	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	98 of 565	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	142 of 580	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.2	108 of 573	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	63.0	197 of 554	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	167 of 588	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	110 of 570	80.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	89.2	28 of 624	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	94.0	14 of 613	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	29 of 599	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	80.5	86 of 608	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	55 of 600	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	84.2	62 of 580	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	87.4	40 of 600	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	58 of 588	90.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	98 of 583	83.2%	★★★★☆
2025	86.7	62 of 586	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	65 of 568	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	112 of 582	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	139 of 579	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	141 of 561	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	129 of 590	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	125 of 571	78.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	149 of 454	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.1	99 of 460	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	99 of 441	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	174 of 463	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.7	179 of 455	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.1	258 of 439	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.2	205 of 472	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	216 of 457	52.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)83rd percentile~ school

White (2026)67th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts76%+11 vs state

Mathematics71%+18 vs state

Science66%+14 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
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%)	82.7	104^th of 649 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.1	76^th of 640 public elementary schools	88.1%	28	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
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%)	58.4	256^th of 649 public elementary schools	60.6%		62.8	237^th of 640 public elementary schools	63.0%	19	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
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%)	71.2	182^nd of 649 public elementary schools	72.0%		57.8	266^th of 640 public elementary schools	58.4%	84	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
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%)	74.4	162^nd of 649 public elementary schools	75.0%		73.4	177^th of 640 public elementary schools	72.3%	15	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
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%)	51.8	296^th of 649 public elementary schools	54.4%		55.2	274^th of 640 public elementary schools	57.2%	22	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
South Conway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Fourth Avenue	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 488-0272	642	49	13.1	100.0%	329 (51.2%)	167 (26.0%)	78 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (10.4%)	62.2	238^th of 649 public elementary schools	63.3%		73.8	170^th of 640 public elementary schools	73.4%	68	69.2	65.3	74.2	56.7	52.2	61.8	48.9	$16,393	$1,953	$837	$2,790	$11,909	$1,695	$13,603
Carolina Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Carolina Forest Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-0001	1,336	87	15.3	53.1%	739 (55.3%)	181 (13.5%)	219 (16.4%)	43 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	151 (11.3%)	74.2	164^th of 649 public elementary schools	74.7%		79.3	122^nd of 640 public elementary schools	80.9%	42	77.0	71.3	72.3	74.3	57.0	54.6	60.7	$12,960	$1,239	$603	$1,842	$9,401	$1,717	$11,118
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%)	79.9	124^th of 649 public elementary schools	80.9%		86.5	74^th of 640 public elementary schools	88.4%	50	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
Ten Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2287 Carolina Forest Blvd.	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(843) 488-8051	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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%)	25.7	485^th of 649 public elementary schools	25.3%		42.3	360^th of 640 public elementary schools	43.8%	125	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Elementary

What schools do graduates of Kingston Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Conway Middle
High : Conway High

Is Kingston Elementary a good school?

Kingston Elementary ranks 104^th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kingston Elementary?

Students at Kingston Elementary are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kingston Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 517 students attended Kingston Elementary.

What district is Kingston Elementary in?

Horry 01

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