St. James Intermediate vs St. James Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students
St. James Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
913 students
| Measure | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | St. James Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 248 | #47 of 248 |
| National rank | #5358 of 15,369 | #4762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 883 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 60.6).
- •St. James Intermediate does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •St. James Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •St. James Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •St. James Middle is the larger school with 913 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 Intermediate better than St. James Middle?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Middle ranks higher (63.3 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 Intermediate and St. James Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. James Intermediate: 883. St. James Middle: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. James Intermediate and St. James Middle rank in South Carolina?
St. James Intermediate is 51st of 248 and St. James Middle is 47th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).