Total enrollment
2,337
-252 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Pawleys Island
South Carolina · Public K-12
In Pawleys Island, public K-12 schools number 5 and serve approximately 2,337 students across 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Pawleys Island
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 76%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
15%
was 19%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Montessori Charter | Elementary | 01-08 | 242 |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Elementary | PK-03 | 543 |
| Waccamaw High | High | 09-12 | 808 |
| Waccamaw Intermediate | Middle | 04-06 | 415 |
| Waccamaw Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 329 |
About Pawleys Island
Public education in Pawleys Island, South Carolina runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 2,337 students. By footprint, Pawleys Island sits in the rural-scale bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 467, below the state mean of about 646.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,337 students, contracted 10% from the 2,589 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 19% to 15% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Pawleys Island discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.