ST. JAMES MIDDLE SCHOOL
St. James Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 817 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, St. James Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
St. James Middle School, located on St. James Road in the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Horry County School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving the middle school grade levels, the campus is designed to help students transition from elementary school to high school by providing a broad curriculum, various elective opportunities, and a structured learning atmosphere that encourages active participation.
Beyond its core academic offerings in subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, St. James Middle School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. The school typically offers a diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills outside of the classroom. With its strategic location in the growing Myrtle Beach area, the school remains a focal point for families in the community, striving to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors.
For more information, contact St. James Middle at (843) 650-5543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-5543
ST. JAMES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 817 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 817
- Teachers:
- 49.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 817 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST. JAMES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.