Burgess Elementary vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 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 High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James High Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #114 of 688 | #33 of 228 |
| National rank | #9232 of 50,301 | #1572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 697 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Murrells Inlet |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.0).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •St. James High is the larger school with 1,826 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), St. James High ranks higher (78.1 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 High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 697. St. James High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and St. James High rank in South Carolina?
Burgess Elementary is 114th of 688 and St. James High is 33rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).