Summary:
Zip code 29526 in Conway, South Carolina is home to 5 elementary schools serving grades PK through 5th grade, all part of the highly-rated Horry 01 school district, which ranks in the 88th percentile statewide. These schools enroll a combined 3,460 students, with Waccamaw Elementary being the largest at 1,047 students and Kingston Elementary the smallest at 517.
Kingston Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 104th in the state (84th percentile) with the best test scores across nearly all subjects, the lowest chronic absenteeism at 11.9%, and the best student-teacher ratio at 12.9:1. Conway Elementary shows the most improvement, jumping 26 spots in state rankings and posting an exceptional 83.4% proficiency in 4th grade ELA. South Conway Elementary has declined 68 spots in rankings despite strong 5th grade scores, while Homewood Elementary and Waccamaw Elementary rank in the middle and bottom, respectively. A clear pattern emerges: smaller schools outperform larger ones, with the two smallest schools holding the top rankings and the largest school ranking last.
All five schools beat the state average for chronic absenteeism, and most exceed state averages in tested subjects. However, a concerning "5th grade slump" appears in math, with Waccamaw Elementary dropping 25.1 percentage points in math proficiency from 3rd to 5th grade. Spending does not predict performance—South Conway Elementary spends the most per student ($16,393) but ranks 3rd, while Kingston Elementary spends the second-most and ranks 1st. For parents, Kingston Elementary offers the most consistent, high-quality education, while Conway Elementary is a rising option worth watching.
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