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#141 of 192 private schools in SC
St Michael Catholic School
Elementary School · Murrells Inlet, SC
A private elementary school in Murrells Inlet, SC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
542 CYPRESS AVE, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Michael Catholic School 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| St. James ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Burgess ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 690 | 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.
St Michael Catholic School is listed in Murrells Inlet, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Michael Catholic School
St Michael Catholic School is a private elementary school in Murrells Inlet, SC, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Michael Catholic School
What grades does St Michael Catholic School serve?
St Michael Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Michael Catholic School?
St Michael Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Michael Catholic School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Michael Catholic School rank in SC?
St Michael Catholic School ranks #141 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is St Michael Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Michael Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Michael Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Michael Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Michael Catholic School a religious school?
St Michael Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Phone
- (843) 651-6795
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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