For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,880 students in Murrells Inlet, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Murrells Inlet, SC is St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrells Inlet, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Murrells Inlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Murrells Inlet, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. James High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Murrells Inlet, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Murrells Inlet, SC include St. James High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murrells Inlet?
1 public high schools are located in Murrells Inlet.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrells Inlet?
Murrells Inlet public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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