Socastee Elementary School

4223 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Socastee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Socastee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Socastee Elementary School's student population of 798 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Socastee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Socastee Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#511 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Socastee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Socastee Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Socastee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Socastee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Socastee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Socastee Elementary School's ranking?
Socastee Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Socastee Elementary School often compared to?
Socastee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Socastee Elementary School?
798 students attend Socastee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Socastee Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socastee Elementary School?
Socastee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee Elementary School offer ?
Socastee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Socastee Elementary School part of?
Socastee Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   6/3/2016
I have 2 children at Socastee Elementary each in different grades each of my kids classrooms has 22 kids in one and 23 in the other! I don't know of any of the class rooms having less than the above except for the special education classes. I wish it was 16 kids to one!! I feel like the teachers are way over loaded and do not have the time for the individual attention that kids need. I also feel they lack the time to keep each parent properly informed. 22/23 students per teacher should never be tolerated. I take the extra steps for the success of my children but not all parents can. I understand growth but not at the expense of my kids education. Yes I my kids are on a waiting list for a school with less per class.
- Posted by Parent - laven

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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