Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Socastee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Socastee Elementary serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Socastee Elementary School's student population of 850 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
850 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Socastee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Socastee Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
48%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Socastee Elementary School's ranking?
Socastee Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Socastee Elementary School often compared to?
Socastee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Socastee Elementary School?
850 students attend Socastee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Socastee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Socastee Elementary School?
Socastee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee Elementary School offer ?
Socastee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Socastee Elementary School part of?
Socastee Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I have 2 children at Socastee Elementary each in different grades each of my kids classrooms has 22 kids in one and 23 in the other! I don't know of any of the class rooms having less than the above except for the special education classes. I wish it was 16 kids to one!! I feel like the teachers are way over loaded and do not have the time for the individual attention that kids need. I also feel they lack the time to keep each parent properly informed. 22/23 students per teacher should never be tolerated. I take the extra steps for the success of my children but not all parents can. I understand growth but not at the expense of my kids education. Yes I my kids are on a waiting list for a school with less per class.
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