Pritchardville Elementary vs St. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pritchardville Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students
| Measure | Pritchardville Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina | St. James Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 688 | #61 of 688 |
| National rank | #6661 of 50,301 | #5443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 887 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| city | Bluffton | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 77.1).
- •St. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •St. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Pritchardville Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Pritchardville Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 884.
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 Pritchardville Elementary better than St. James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.1 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 Pritchardville Elementary and St. James Elementary?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pritchardville Elementary: 887. St. James Elementary: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pritchardville Elementary and St. James Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pritchardville Elementary is 76th of 688 and St. James Elementary is 61st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).