Best Schools in Garden City, South Carolina
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Seaside Elementary
Elementary · Horry 01. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$315,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$315,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Garden City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $70,343
- Median home value
- $315,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 87%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Garden City compares
Median household income
$70k
113% of South Carolina median
About Schools in Garden City, South Carolina
Garden City, South Carolina is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Garden City perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Garden City is Seaside Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Garden City is served by 1 school district: Horry 01. These districts collectively serve 48,205 students.
Garden City's community shows 32% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $70,343. The poverty rate in the area is 7.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 429 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 |
Schools in Garden City
Garden City, South Carolina · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$70,343
Median Home Value
$315,700
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
Population
32,975
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Community Profile
Garden City has a median household income of $70,343. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $315,700, with a median rent of $1,467/month. The local poverty rate of 7.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- State
- South Carolina
- Elementary
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Garden City, South Carolina
How many schools are in Garden City, South Carolina?
Garden City has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Garden City, South Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Garden City is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Garden City, South Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Seaside Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Garden City, South Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Seaside Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Garden City, South Carolina?
Garden City is served by 1 school district: Horry 01.
What is the education level in Garden City, South Carolina?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Garden City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Garden City, South Carolina?
The median household income in Garden City is approximately $70,343 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden City, South Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Garden City is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Garden City, South Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.