Burgess Elementary vs Socastee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 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
Socastee Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 688 | #19 of 248 |
| National rank | #9232 of 50,301 | #2360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 697 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Socastee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 73.0).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Socastee Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Burgess Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 527.
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 Socastee Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Socastee Middle ranks higher (75.0 vs 73.0 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 Socastee Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 697. Socastee Middle: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and Socastee Middle rank in South Carolina?
Burgess Elementary is 114th of 688 and Socastee Middle is 19th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).