Lakewood Elementary vs Socastee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.6 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 High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 688 | #63 of 228 |
| National rank | #11665 of 50,301 | #2443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 866 | 1,720 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 1,720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Socastee High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 69.5).
- •Socastee High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Socastee High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.1).
- •Socastee High is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 866.
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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Socastee High ranks higher (73.6 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 Socastee High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 866. Socastee High: 1,720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Socastee High rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood Elementary is 146th of 688 and Socastee High is 63rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).