- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murrells Inlet, SC
St. James High
Federal NCES profile for St. James High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000900
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,826
- students enrolled
St. James High has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
St. James High held near 1,880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 106.5 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 450249000900 · Murrells Inlet, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,826 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
St. James High held near 1,880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE held 106.5 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. James High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- This school
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- Myrtle Beach H
Myrtle Beach High
1,510 students
What this shows St. James High reports 1,826 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James High compares
St. James High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 37% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,826 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,826
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
372
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, St. James High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. James High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Beach High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. James High
How many students attend St. James High?
St. James High has 1,826 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murrells Inlet, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,837 (2022-23) → 1,880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James High is 17.2:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. James High?
46.3% of students at St. James High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James High?
The largest demographic group at St. James High is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Murrells Inlet, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James High?
St. James High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides St. James High, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), Conway High (1,724 students), and Socastee High (1,720 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.