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Burgess Elementary

Q: Is Burgess Elementary a good school?

Burgess Elementary ranks 185 th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Burgess Elementary is a PK-4 school in Myrtle Beach, SC, serving 697 students within the Horry 01 school district. The school has earned a solid reputation as an above-average performer, consistently receiving 4-star ratings and ranking in the 71st percentile statewide in the most recent school year.

One of Burgess Elementary's standout strengths is its remarkable success with Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the 79th and 69th percentiles statewide respectively—a significant improvement over the previous year. The school also excels at supporting students from low-income backgrounds, with these students performing in the 80th percentile. Perhaps most impressive is the school's exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.2%, which is nearly half the district rate (19.4%) and less than half the state average (22.3%). This suggests a positive, welcoming school culture where families are engaged and students want to be present. Academically, Burgess outperforms district and state averages in most subjects, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 75.4% compared to the state's 64.1%.

When compared to nearby schools, Burgess holds its own. While St. James Elementary (just 1.5 miles away) leads the area academically, Burgess achieves better attendance rates and serves a larger, more diverse student population. The school also outperforms Palmetto Bays Elementary despite spending less per student ($13,554 vs. $15,549). Areas for attention include a notable gap between female and male student performance (79th vs. 61st percentile) and a declining trend in 4th grade math proficiency, which has dropped from 65.7% to 56.3% over two years. Overall, Burgess Elementary offers strong, efficient education with particular strengths in supporting diverse learners, making it a compelling choice for families in the Myrtle Beach area.

697

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,554

Per pupil spending ?

56.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9645 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 650-4600

District: Horry 01

Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Hispanic:

21.4%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (65% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Above the South Carolina median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg64%

South Carolina avg59%

185^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^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	70.8	185 of 649	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	64.4	228 of 640	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.2	120 of 638	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	111 of 644	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	135 of 625	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	84.4	90 of 622	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	89 of 643	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.1	64 of 624	89.7%	★★★★☆
2017	86.0	72 of 639	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	83.3	80 of 619	87.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.4	95 of 638	85.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.0	98 of 630	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	87.6	33 of 599	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	84.2	52 of 594	91.2%	★★★★★
2011	83.0	67 of 597	88.8%	★★★★☆
2010	83.3	67 of 589	88.6%	★★★★☆
2009	75.6	122 of 580	79.0%	★★★★☆
2008	79.3	86 of 577	85.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	52 of 154	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	58 of 147	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	38 of 143	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	45 of 174	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	58.6	63 of 151	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.7	24 of 122	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	86.1	14 of 189	92.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	32 of 103	68.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	13 of 72	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	29 of 84	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.7	25 of 84	70.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	124 of 589	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	66.0	196 of 581	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.5	109 of 565	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.2	187 of 580	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	144 of 573	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	94 of 554	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	75 of 588	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.3	42 of 570	92.6%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	23 of 101	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	56 of 105	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.3	34 of 147	76.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	33 of 155	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	52.8	73 of 156	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.3	22 of 115	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	29 of 115	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	82.9	9 of 86	89.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	124 of 624	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.7	206 of 613	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	81.8	77 of 599	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	65 of 608	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	57 of 600	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	30 of 580	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.2	36 of 600	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	18 of 588	96.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	230 of 583	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.7	241 of 586	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.0	114 of 568	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	68 of 582	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.2	121 of 579	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	84.4	74 of 561	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	94 of 590	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	104 of 571	81.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	215 of 454	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.7	216 of 460	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.6	101 of 441	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	125 of 463	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	149 of 455	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	111 of 439	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.2	111 of 472	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	100 of 457	78.1%	★★★★☆

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)80th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)77th percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)69th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2026)66th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)61st percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+9 vs state

Mathematics61%+5 vs state

Science59%+7 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	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
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		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
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		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
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		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
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		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		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
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		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 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		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
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		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		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
Carolina Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Carolina Forest Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-0001	1,336	87	15.3		739 (55.3%)	181 (13.5%)	219 (16.4%)	43 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	151 (11.3%)	74.2	164^th of 649 public elementary schools	74.7%		79.3	122^nd of 640 public elementary schools	80.9%	42	77.0	71.3	72.3				74.3	57.0	54.6				60.7			$12,960	$1,239	$603	$1,842	$9,401	$1,717	$11,118

Frequently Asked Questions about Burgess Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Burgess Elementary?

Students at Burgess Elementary are 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Burgess Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 697 students attended Burgess Elementary.

Is Burgess Elementary a good school?

Burgess Elementary ranks 185^th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Burgess Elementary attend?

Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Burgess Elementary in?

Horry 01

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