Lakewood Elementary vs Socastee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.5 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
Socastee Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 688 | #351 of 688 |
| National rank | #11665 of 50,301 | #23866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 866 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 51.9).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Socastee Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 866 students compared with 850.
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 Socastee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 51.9 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 Lakewood Elementary and Socastee Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 866. Socastee Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Socastee Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood Elementary is 146th of 688 and Socastee Elementary is 351st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).