For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,301 students in Murrells Inlet, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Murrells Inlet, SC are St. James High School and Seaside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrells Inlet, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Murrells Inlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Murrells Inlet, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #22.
Seaside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1605 Woodland Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-3490
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-3490
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Murrells Inlet, SC include St. James High School and Seaside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Murrells Inlet, SC?
2 public schools are located in Murrells Inlet, SC.
What percentage of students in Murrells Inlet, SC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Murrells Inlet, SC public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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