St. James High vs St. James Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. James High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students
| Measure | St. James High Murrells Inlet, South Carolina | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 228 | #51 of 248 |
| National rank | #1572 of 16,910 | #5358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,826 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Murrells Inlet | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 60.6).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 51%).
- •St. James Intermediate does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •St. James High is the larger school with 1,826 students compared with 883.
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 St. James High better than St. James Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), St. James High ranks higher (78.1 vs 60.6 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 St. James High and St. James Intermediate?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. James High: 1,826. St. James Intermediate: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. James High and St. James Intermediate rank in South Carolina?
St. James High is 33rd of 228 and St. James Intermediate is 51st of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).