Very Good
#299 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 25% in state
St. James High
High School · Horry 01 · Murrells Inlet, SC
A Horry 01 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10800 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. James High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. James High 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,343
Median home value
$315,700
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29576; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Aynor HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 878 | Compare → |
| Carolina Forest HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,181 | Compare → |
| Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #13 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 High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James High
St. James High is a public high school in Murrells Inlet, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 1,880 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James High
What grades does St. James High serve?
St. James High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. James High?
St. James High has an enrollment of approximately 1,880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James High rank in SC?
St. James High ranks #299 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is St. James High's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. James High a charter school?
No, St. James High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James High a Title I school?
No, St. James High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James High?
43.0% of students at St. James High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (843) 650-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29576)
- 32,975
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 62.3
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 29576; 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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