Seaside Elementary vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
St. James High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Seaside Elementary Garden City, South Carolina | St. James High Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 688 | #33 of 228 |
| National rank | #2539 of 50,301 | #1572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Garden City | Murrells Inlet |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.1).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.6).
- •St. James High is the larger school with 1,826 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 Seaside Elementary better than St. James High?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.1 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 Seaside Elementary and St. James High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seaside Elementary: 398. St. James High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seaside Elementary and St. James High rank in South Carolina?
Seaside Elementary is 23rd of 688 and St. James High is 33rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).