- Kingston Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waccamaw Elementary (399:1 vs. 226.3:1).
- Waccamaw Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Kingston Elementary (196 vs. 68).
- Waccamaw Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kingston Elementary (58 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waccamaw Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Kingston Elementary (196 vs. 68).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waccamaw Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Kingston Elementary (50 vs. 26).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waccamaw Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kingston Elementary (58 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Kingston Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waccamaw Elementary (399:1 vs. 226.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Kingston Elementary
$13,222.23
Waccamaw Elementary
$13,222.23
Local revenue share
Kingston Elementary
48.5%
Waccamaw Elementary
48.5%
State revenue share
Kingston Elementary
36.7%
Waccamaw Elementary
36.7%
Federal revenue share
Kingston Elementary
14.8%
Waccamaw Elementary
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Kingston Elementary
23.6%
Waccamaw Elementary
23.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Horry County
$64,623
Horry County
$64,623
Poverty rate
Horry County
12.8%
Horry County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Horry County
26.6%
Horry County
26.6%
Unemployment rate
Horry County
4.7%
Horry County
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.