Burgess Elementary vs St. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 688 | #61 of 688 |
| National rank | #9232 of 50,301 | #5443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 697 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 73.0).
- •St. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •St. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •St. James Elementary is the larger school with 884 students compared with 697.
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 St. James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Elementary ranks higher (79.2 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 St. James Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 697. St. James Elementary: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and St. James Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Burgess Elementary is 114th of 688 and St. James Elementary is 61st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).