Lakewood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29575 · Horry 01
#146 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#11665 of 50,301 nationally
About Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood 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–5. In 2025 it enrolled 866 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 146th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 866.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; Lakewood Elementary ranks 12th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Lakewood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lakewood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Socastee Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students · 2.7 km away
Coastal High School
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
198 students · 3.6 km away
Socastee Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 4.5 km away
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
320 students · 4.8 km away
Socastee High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 5.6 km away
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students · 5.9 km away
Burgess Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
697 students · 6.1 km away
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students · 7.2 km away
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students · 8.0 km away
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Stiles Point Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Blythe Academy
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Campobello-Gramling School
Campobello · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students
Sugar Ridge Elementary
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
864 students
Newington Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
862 students
Monarch Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
870 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakewood Elementary a good school?
Lakewood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #146 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 Lakewood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood Elementary ranks #146 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #11665 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary had 866 students in 2025.
Is Lakewood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lakewood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lakewood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lakewood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.