- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myrtle Beach, SC
St. James Middle
Federal NCES profile for St. James Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249001419
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
St. James Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450249001419 · Myrtle Beach, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 16.6:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
St. James Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. James Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
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
- This school 913
St. James Middle
913 students
What this shows St. James Middle reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James Middle compares
St. James Middle 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 30% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, St. James Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Myrtle Beach
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ten Oaks Middle
Standard public school
1,264 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Beach Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Forestbrook Middle
Standard public school
816 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean Bay Middle
Standard public school
801 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Socastee Middle
Standard public school
527 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. James Middle
How many students attend St. James Middle?
St. James Middle has 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. James Middle?
52.0% of students at St. James Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James Middle?
The largest demographic group at St. James Middle is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James Middle?
St. James Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
How does St. James Middle rank among middle schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Myrtle Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides St. James Middle, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.