Joseph H. Rainey House · Photo: Federal, likely Cecil N. McKithan · Public domainGeorgetown’s public schools score below 57% of South Carolina districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 30% of Georgetown’s students scored proficient, below the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Georgetown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Georgetown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 184 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Georgetown’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,913 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Georgetown Middle, then Georgetown High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Georgetown’s grade
C+: better than 43% of South Carolina school districts, #129 of 169 South Carolina towns. Graduation is above the South Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Georgetown, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Georgetown
Maryville Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 444 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown Middle
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown Middle
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown Middle
Grades 6–8 · 671 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown High
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown High
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown High
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Georgetown
Georgetown High
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Georgetown’s public schools are run by Georgetown County School District, which also serves Andrews and Pawleys Island. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Georgetown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Georgetown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | C+ | Georgetown County |
Every school in Georgetown
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Georgetown’s schools
Are Georgetown’s schools good?
On South Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Georgetown children attend score below 57% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #129 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Georgetown in?
Georgetown County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,208 students in 19 schools (2024–25).
Where do Georgetown kids go to high school?
Georgetown High, with 918 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Georgetown’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Georgetown County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Georgetown spend per student?
$16,913 in Georgetown County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Georgetown?
Yes: The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences (nonsectarian, grades 5–12, 44 students).
Parents talk
What Georgetown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Georgetown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.