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Seaside Elementary

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Seaside Elementary ranks 123 rd of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Seaside Elementary is a public school in Murrells Inlet, SC, serving 398 students in grades PK through 4 as part of the highly rated Horry 01 school district.

Seaside Elementary stands out for its remarkable success with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. With about 58% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide for this group—a 5-star performance that has been consistent for three straight years. This is a genuine strength that shows the school is effectively closing achievement gaps. The school also shines in 4th grade English Language Arts, where 84.1% of students scored proficient, beating the district average by nearly 14 points and the state average by almost 19 points. Class sizes are another plus: with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, Seaside offers a more personalized setting than nearby St. James Elementary (15.9:1) or Burgess Elementary (15.8:1). The school has also made impressive strides in attendance, cutting chronic absenteeism from 22.3% to 14.1% in a single year—well below both district and state averages.

That said, there are areas to watch. While overall performance is solid (81st percentile statewide), the school spends more per student ($16,330) than any comparable school in the area, including St. James Elementary ($12,592), which ranks higher overall. Math scores have also bounced around year to year, suggesting some inconsistency in instruction. Additionally, the school's highest-achieving students may not be getting enough challenge, and performance has slipped for certain subgroups even as the school excels with others. For parents, Seaside offers a caring, well-staffed environment with proven results for students who need extra support—just be aware that the experience may vary depending on your child's specific needs.

398

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,330

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1605 Woodland Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

(843) 650-3490

District: Horry 01

Students who attend Seaside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	St. James Intermediate
	St. James Middle
High:	St. James High

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (71% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of South Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg64%

South Carolina avg59%

123^rd of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 26Elementary Schools in the Horry 01

9^th of 75Horry 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	123 of 649	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.0	107 of 640	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	78 of 638	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	126 of 644	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	116 of 625	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	137 of 622	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	57 of 643	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	81.4	105 of 624	83.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.2	163 of 639	74.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.2	134 of 619	78.4%	★★★★☆
2015	71.6	125 of 638	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	76.0	127 of 630	79.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.9	119 of 599	80.1%	★★★★☆
2012	79.6	87 of 594	85.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.9	69 of 597	88.4%	★★★★☆
2010	88.6	27 of 589	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.7	53 of 580	90.9%	★★★★★
2008	87.8	26 of 577	95.5%	★★★★★
2007	86.5	34 of 566	94.0%	★★★★★
2006	86.4	39 of 559	93.0%	★★★★★
2005	86.3	38 of 557	93.2%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	28 of 550	94.9%	★★★★★
2003	86.1	38 of 542	93.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	81.4	26 of 189	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.7	16 of 161	90.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	73 of 589	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.1	102 of 581	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	94 of 565	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	120 of 580	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	102 of 573	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	102 of 554	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	88.3	51 of 588	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	80.6	94 of 570	83.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	59 of 101	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.1	63 of 105	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	86.3	42 of 624	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	86.8	50 of 613	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	12 of 599	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	78.9	98 of 608	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	89.0	37 of 600	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	82.2	80 of 580	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	95.3	7 of 600	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	87.5	51 of 588	91.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	168 of 583	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	112 of 586	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	58 of 568	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.1	126 of 582	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	153 of 579	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	149 of 561	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	87.1	61 of 590	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	108 of 571	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	213 of 454	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	199 of 460	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	134 of 441	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	185 of 463	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	197 of 455	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	226 of 439	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.2	132 of 472	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	57.7	196 of 457	57.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2019)86th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-28 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)42nd percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%+14 vs state

Mathematics67%+11 vs state

Science63%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)						SC READY Mathematics (2026)						SC READY Science (2026)		EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Seaside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1605 Woodland Drive	Murrells Inlet	29576	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 650-3490	398	32	12.4	58.0%	313 (78.6%)	14 (3.5%)	36 (9.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.3%)	80	123^rd of 649 public elementary schools	81.0%		81	107^th of 640 public elementary schools	83.3%	16	73.2	84.1					67.6	65.8					63.4			$16,330	$1,441	$404	$1,845	$12,815	$1,670	$14,484
St. James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9711 St. James Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-8220	884	56	15.9	41.2%	659 (74.5%)	43 (4.9%)	98 (11.1%)	15 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (7.4%)	88.6	64^th of 649 public elementary schools	90.1%		89.5	51^st of 640 public elementary schools	92.0%	13	78.6	86.7					77.5	70.4					72.7			$12,592	$971	$468	$1,439	$9,772	$1,381	$11,153
Burgess Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9645 Scipio Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-4600	697	44	15.8	56.7%	407 (58.4%)	53 (7.6%)	149 (21.4%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.6%)	70.8	185^th of 649 public elementary schools	71.5%		64.4	228^th of 640 public elementary schools	64.4%	43	75.4	71.4					66.4	56.3					58.6			$13,554	$972	$492	$1,464	$10,531	$1,559	$12,090
Lakewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1675 Highway 396	Myrtle Beach	29575	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-6768	866	61	14.3	55.9%	536 (61.9%)	73 (8.4%)	135 (15.6%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	7 (0.8%)	100 (11.5%)	74.3	163^rd of 649 public elementary schools	74.9%		77.2	139^th of 640 public elementary schools	78.3%	24	77.8	72.9	70.1				65.1	58.3	59.1				64.6			$14,028	$1,225	$551	$1,776	$10,759	$1,493	$12,252
Socastee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4223 Socastee Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 650-2606	850	60	14.1	100.0%	275 (32.4%)	101 (11.9%)	406 (47.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	11 (1.3%)	50 (5.9%)	68.8	197^th of 649 public elementary schools	69.6%		59.4	256^th of 640 public elementary schools	60.0%	59	61.1	71.8	67.2				60.2	69.5	53.2				67.3			$14,216	$1,759	$629	$2,388	$10,258	$1,570	$11,828
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	3021 Fred Nash Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 293-1725	320	22	14.5	6.2%	258 (80.6%)	10 (3.1%)	27 (8.4%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	85.6	81^st of 649 public elementary schools	87.5%		91	43^rd of 640 public elementary schools	93.3%	38	88.8	94.3	91.0	75.0	83.4	86.7	83.4	82.9	54.6	44.5	55.5	46.7	57.1	69.5	86.7	$10,311	$775	$2,067	$2,841	$7,118	$352	$7,470
Forestbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Panthers Parkway	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-8100	930	60	15.5	49.6%	563 (60.5%)	72 (7.7%)	199 (21.4%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.9%)	80.7	118^th of 649 public elementary schools	81.8%		79.4	120^th of 640 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	75.8	77.4	77.0				73.5	63.9	63.0				62.0			$13,757	$1,413	$550	$1,963	$10,113	$1,681	$11,794
Palmetto Bays Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8900 Highway 544	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 236-6200	556	41	13.5	100.0%	237 (42.6%)	68 (12.2%)	189 (34.0%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.7%)	46.2	338^th of 649 public elementary schools	47.9%		57.6	267^th of 640 public elementary schools	58.3%	71	61.8	54.4	58.8				58.4	43.2	46.3				53.1			$15,549	$2,127	$712	$2,839	$10,989	$1,721	$12,710
Bridgewater Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	191 River Landing Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 236-3689	125	18	6.9	26.6%	51 (40.8%)	49 (39.2%)	16 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.2%)								(n/a)																$19,311	$2,752	$488	$3,239	$10,439	$5,633	$16,072
Pine Island Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Ronald McNair Blvd.	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(843) 488-8001	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside Elementary

Is Seaside Elementary a good school?

Seaside Elementary ranks 123^rd of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Seaside Elementary?

Students at Seaside Elementary are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Seaside Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Seaside Elementary.

What district is Seaside Elementary in?

Horry 01

What schools do graduates of Seaside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Seaside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. James Intermediate
Middle : St. James Middle
High : St. James High

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