Very Good
#236 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 20% in state
St. James Elementary
Elementary School · Horry 01 · Myrtle Beach, SC
A Horry 01 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. James Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. James Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,854
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Seaside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #10 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. James Elementary is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James Elementary
St. James Elementary is a public elementary school in Myrtle Beach, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 901 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James Elementary
What grades does St. James Elementary serve?
St. James Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend St. James Elementary?
St. James Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James Elementary rank in SC?
St. James Elementary ranks #236 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is St. James Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. James Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. James Elementary a charter school?
No, St. James Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. James Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James Elementary?
41.2% of students at St. James Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (843) 650-8220
- Area population (ZIP 29588)
- 53,114
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29588; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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