Lakewood Elementary vs Seaside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Seaside Elementary Garden City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #146 of 688 | #23 of 688 |
| National rank | #11665 of 50,301 | #2539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 866 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Garden City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 69.5).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 866 students compared with 398.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Seaside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 69.5 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 Lakewood Elementary and Seaside Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Garden City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 866. Seaside Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Seaside Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood Elementary is 146th of 688 and Seaside Elementary is 23rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).