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Burgess Elementary

9645 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, United States

+1 (843) 650-4600

6.0

Overall Rating

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Burgess Elementary Overview

About This School

Burgess Elementary is a public elementary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 697 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 59% in ELA and 60% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 44 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Additionally, the school provides support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 348:1. The student body is evenly divided between male and female learners. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, 8% Black, and 3% Asian.

697

Total Students

PK-4

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts59%

Mathematics60%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

348:1

Burgess Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

59%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 52%

60%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

348

Students per Counselor

Burgess Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $72,486

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor348:1

Burgess Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.64%

Male

50.36%

Female

Total Enrollment: 697 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White58.39%

Hispanic21.38%

Asian2.87%

Black7.6%

Two or More Races9.61%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burgess Elementary

Q: What is Burgess Elementary?

A: Burgess Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

Q: How many students attend Burgess Elementary?

A: Burgess Elementary has approximately 697 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Burgess Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Burgess Elementary - Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick Facts about Burgess Elementary
School Name	Burgess Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	9645 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, Myrtle Beach, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 650-4600
Total Students	697
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	6/10
ELA Proficiency	59%
Math Proficiency	60%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Burgess Elementary

What is Burgess Elementary?

Burgess Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

How many students attend Burgess Elementary?

Burgess Elementary has approximately 697 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary is 15:1.

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