ST. JAMES INTERMEDIATE
St. James Intermediate is a public middle school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 860 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, St. James Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Intermediate School, located on Scipio Lane in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational bridge for students in the St. James school community. Catering specifically to students in grades 3 through 5, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of children transitioning from primary education into more advanced academic environments. As part of the Horry County School District, the institution emphasizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, St. James Intermediate is recognized for its commitment to creating a well-rounded school culture. The faculty and administration prioritize community involvement and student engagement, often hosting events and extracurricular activities that help students develop social-emotional skills, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Situated in the growing St. James area, the school plays a central role in the neighborhood, aiming to prepare its upper-elementary students for the rigors of middle school through a combination of structured instruction and a collaborative learning environment.
For more information, contact St. James Intermediate at (843) 903-6005 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) 903-6005
ST. JAMES INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 860 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 860
- Teachers:
- 48
- 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 860 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST. JAMES INTERMEDIATE is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.