For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 429 students in Murrells Inlet, SC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Murrells Inlet, SC is Seaside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrells Inlet, SC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Murrells Inlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Murrells Inlet, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
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
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Murrells Inlet, SC include Seaside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Murrells Inlet?
1 public elementary schools are located in Murrells Inlet.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrells Inlet?
Murrells Inlet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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