Seaside Elementary vs St. James Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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 Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students
| Measure | Seaside Elementary Garden City, South Carolina | St. James Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 688 | #47 of 248 |
| National rank | #2539 of 50,301 | #4762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 398 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| city | Garden City | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 63.3).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.7).
- •St. James Middle is the larger school with 913 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 63.3 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 Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seaside Elementary: 398. St. James Middle: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seaside Elementary and St. James Middle rank in South Carolina?
Seaside Elementary is 23rd of 688 and St. James Middle is 47th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).