Burgess Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
697 students
Riverside Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Riverside Elementary Little River, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 688 | #257 of 688 |
| National rank | #9232 of 50,301 | #18292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Little River |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgess Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 59.9).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burgess Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burgess Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Little River in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 697. Riverside Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Burgess Elementary is 114th of 688 and Riverside Elementary is 257th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).