St. James Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588 · Horry 01
#61 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#5443 of 50,301 nationally
About St. James Elementary
St. James 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 884 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 61st of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 884.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; St. James Elementary ranks 1st of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 St. James Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near St. James Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
St. James Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students · 257 m away
St. James High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students · 1.9 km away
Burgess Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
697 students · 2.4 km away
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students · 2.5 km away
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students · 4.2 km away
Socastee Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students · 7.1 km away
Socastee High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 7.6 km away
Lakewood Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students · 8.1 km away
Coastal High School
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
198 students · 8.4 km away
Socastee Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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887 students
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887 students
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880 students
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
877 students
Greenbrier Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
Chandler Creek Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St. James Elementary a good school?
St. James Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #61 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 St. James Elementary rank in South Carolina?
St. James Elementary ranks #61 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #5443 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend St. James Elementary?
St. James Elementary had 884 students in 2025.
Is St. James Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
St. James Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near St. James Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St. James Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.