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St. James High

10800 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States

+1 (843) 650-5600

8.5

Overall Rating

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St. James High Overview

About This School

St. James High is a public high in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, serving 1,826 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 88% proficiency in ELA and 81% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 104 teachers earning an average salary of $73,026. Guidance resources include a ratio of 304 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

1,826

Total Students

Grade 9-12

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

104 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts88%

Mathematics81%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

304:1

St. James High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

88%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 88%State Avg: 52%

81%

Mathematics

City Avg: 81%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

304

Students per Counselor

St. James High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

104

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $73,026

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor304:1

St. James High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.75%

Male

48.25%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,826 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White73.22%

Hispanic12.65%

Asian1.7%

Black6.35%

Two or More Races5.86%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. James High

Q: What is St. James High?

A: St. James High is a high public located in Murrells Inlet.

Q: How many students attend St. James High?

A: St. James High has approximately 1,826 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at St. James High is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about St. James High

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 St. James High - Murrells Inlet, SC

Quick Facts about St. James High
School Name	St. James High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	10800 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, Murrells Inlet, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 650-5600
Total Students	1,826
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	104
Rating	8.5/10
ELA Proficiency	88%
Math Proficiency	81%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about St. James High

What is St. James High?

St. James High is a high public located in Murrells Inlet.

How many students attend St. James High?

St. James High has approximately 1,826 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High?

The student-teacher ratio at St. James High is 17:1.

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