- Ocean Drive Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waterway Elementary (246.7:1 vs. 158:1).
- Waterway Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ocean Drive Elementary (65 vs. 21).
- Waterway Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ocean Drive Elementary (162 vs. 128).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waterway Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Ocean Drive Elementary (162 vs. 128).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ocean Drive Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Waterway Elementary (60 vs. 41).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waterway Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ocean Drive Elementary (65 vs. 21).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ocean Drive Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Waterway Elementary (246.7:1 vs. 158:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Waterway Elementary
$13,222.23
Ocean Drive Elementary
$13,222.23
Local revenue share
Waterway Elementary
48.5%
Ocean Drive Elementary
48.5%
State revenue share
Waterway Elementary
36.7%
Ocean Drive Elementary
36.7%
Federal revenue share
Waterway Elementary
14.8%
Ocean Drive Elementary
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Waterway Elementary
23.6%
Ocean Drive 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.