Socastee Middle vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.0 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 High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James High Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 248 | #33 of 228 |
| National rank | #2360 of 15,369 | #1572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Murrells Inlet |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 75.0).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 63%).
- •Socastee Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •St. James High is the larger school with 1,826 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), St. James High ranks higher (78.1 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 High?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Socastee Middle: 527. St. James High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Socastee Middle and St. James High rank in South Carolina?
Socastee Middle is 19th of 248 and St. James High is 33rd of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).