Socastee Middle vs St. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Socastee Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
884 students
| Measure | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 248 | #61 of 688 |
| National rank | #2360 of 15,369 | #5443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 527 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 75.0).
- •St. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •St. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Socastee Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •St. James Elementary is the larger school with 884 students compared with 527.
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 Socastee Middle better than St. James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 75.0 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 Socastee Middle and St. James Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Socastee Middle: 527. St. James Elementary: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Socastee Middle and St. James Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Socastee Middle is 19th of 248 and St. James Elementary is 61st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).