For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,934 students in 29588, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 382 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29588, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29588, SC are Coastal Leadership Academy, Socastee High School and St. James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29588 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29588, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29588, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coastal Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 788-9898
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 788-9898
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Socastee High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-2513
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-2513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #33.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Grades: PK-4
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Socastee Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
St. James Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9641 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Grades: 5-6
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9775 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-5543
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-5543
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #88.
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8900 Highway 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Socastee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #1010.
Forestbrook Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4430 Gator Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29588, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29588, SC include Coastal Leadership Academy, Socastee High School and St. James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29588, SC?
10 public schools are located in 29588, SC.
What percentage of students in 29588, SC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29588, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29588, SC?
29588, SC public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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