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Waterway Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School

Should you attend Waterway Elementary School or Riverside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Waterway Elementary School
700 Sandridge Road
Little River, SC 29566
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Riverside Elementary School
1287 Highway 57 South
Little River, SC 29566
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
845 students
673 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waterway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterway Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waterway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waterway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#369 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#459 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waterway Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in SC)
47%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waterway Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
52
Kindergarten Students
118
85
Grade 1 Students
131
111
Grade 2 Students
134
109
Grade 3 Students
136
110
Grade 4 Students
146
106
Grade 5 Students
130
100

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waterway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waterway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waterway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waterway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waterway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waterway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waterway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
8%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waterway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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