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Top 5 Best 29588 South Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,114 students in 29588, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC are St. James Elementary School, Burgess Elementary School and Socastee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29588 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29588, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29588, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Grades: PK-4
| 901 students
Rank: #22.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Socastee Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6051
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
St. James Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9641 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 903-6005
Grades: 5-6
| 872 students
Rank: #55.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9775 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-5543
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #66.
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8900 Highway 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
Socastee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-2606
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Forestbrook Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 Gator Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29588, SC include St. James Elementary School, Burgess Elementary School and Socastee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29588?
8 public elementary schools are located in 29588.
What is the racial composition of students in 29588?
29588 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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