Serving 913 students in grades 7-8, St. James Middle 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 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. James Middle serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 43.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. James Middle School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
913 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
St. James Middle 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 St. James Middle School is 0.46, 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
#420 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
St. James Shark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Middle School's ranking?
St. James Middle School is ranked #420 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are St. James Middle School often compared to?
St. James Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Bay Middle School, Forestbrook Middle School, North Myrtle Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Middle School?
913 students attend St. James Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of St. James Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. James Middle School?
St. James Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Middle School offer ?
St. James Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. James Middle School part of?
St. James Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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