Serving 815 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Socastee Elementary School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
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 equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
41%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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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?
815 students attend Socastee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Socastee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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.
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