Burgess Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588 · Horry 01
#114 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#9232 of 50,301 nationally
About Burgess Elementary
Burgess Elementary is a public elementary located in Myrtle Beach, in the Horry 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 697 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 114th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 697.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; Burgess Elementary ranks 8th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burgess Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burgess Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students · 255 m away
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students · 2.4 km away
St. James Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students · 2.6 km away
St. James High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students · 4.2 km away
Socastee Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students · 4.8 km away
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students · 4.9 km away
Socastee High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 5.2 km away
Coastal High School
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
198 students · 6.0 km away
Lakewood Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students · 6.1 km away
Socastee Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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697 students
Killian Elementary
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699 students
Mossy Creek Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Hilton Head Island · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
702 students
Laurel Hill Primary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
691 students
Hardeeville Elementary
Hardeeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Elementary a good school?
Burgess Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #114 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burgess Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Burgess Elementary ranks #114 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #9232 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burgess Elementary?
Burgess Elementary had 697 students in 2025.
Is Burgess Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Burgess Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burgess Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burgess Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.