Best Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach, SC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,473 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
The top high schools in Surfside Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Socastee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
3. Green Sea Floyds High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
The top middle schools in Surfside Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Socastee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students
2. St. James Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
3. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 920 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
The top elementary schools in Surfside Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seaside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
3. Green Sea Floyds Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Surfside Beach, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Surfside Beach, SC
How many schools are in Surfside Beach, SC?
Surfside Beach, SC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,473 students in total.
How do schools in Surfside Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Surfside Beach score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Surfside Beach greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Surfside Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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