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Georgetown 01

South Carolina · Public School District
19
Schools
8,429
Students
$18,708
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
84.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
86.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Georgetown 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 8,429 students across 19 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 86.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,708 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andrews ElementaryPK–05684
Brown's Ferry ElementaryPK–05132
Coastal Montessori CharterCharter01–08239
Kensington ElementaryPK–05555
Maryville ElementaryPK–05445
McDonald ElementaryPK–05429
Plantersville ElementaryPK–0567
Pleasant Hill ElementaryPK–05288
Sampit ElementaryPK–05255
Waccamaw ElementaryPK–03519
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carvers Bay Middle06–08270
Georgetown Middle06–08712
Rosemary Middle06–08378
Waccamaw Intermediate04–06420
Waccamaw Middle07–08343
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andrews High09–12519
Carvers Bay High09–12376
Georgetown High09–12940
Waccamaw High09–12858
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,708+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
45%
State
39.4%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal
15.5%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
8,429
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.1%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,708 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Georgetown 01?
Georgetown 01 has 19 public schools, serving a total of 8,429 students.
What is the graduation rate for Georgetown 01?
The graduation rate is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Georgetown 01 spend per student?
Georgetown 01 spends $18,708 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Georgetown 01?
84% of students in Georgetown 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Georgetown 01?
Yes — 1 of the 19 schools in Georgetown 01 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Georgetown 01 serve?
Georgetown 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Georgetown 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Georgetown 01 is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.