Lakewood Elementary vs St. James Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 688 | #51 of 248 |
| National rank | #11665 of 50,301 | #5358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 866 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| 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 60.6).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •St. James Intermediate is the larger school with 883 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 St. James Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 60.6 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 St. James Intermediate?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 866. St. James Intermediate: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and St. James Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood Elementary is 146th of 688 and St. James Intermediate is 51st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).