Best Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach, SC has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 10,404 students attend Surfside Beach, SC schools. On average, schools in Surfside Beach score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach, SC has 4 high schools with 4,792 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Surfside Beach score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. St. James High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Socastee High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
3. Green Sea Floyds High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
4. Mullins High
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Marion 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach, SC has 5 middle schools with 3,713 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Surfside Beach score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. St. James Intermediate
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
2. Forestbrook Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
3. Aynor Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
4. Palmetto Middle
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Marion 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. St. James Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach, SC has 3 elementary schools with 1,899 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Surfside Beach score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lakewood Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
2. Seaside Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
3. Green Sea Floyds Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Surfside Beach, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Surfside Beach, SC has a total population of 5,627 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Surfside Beach, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Surfside Beach, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surfside Beach, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surfside Beach, SC.
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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