For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,826 students in Murrells Inlet, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Murrells Inlet, SC is St. James High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murrells Inlet, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Murrells Inlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public high schools.
Murrells Inlet, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. James High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Murrells Inlet, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Murrells Inlet, SC include St. James High School.
How many public high schools are located in Murrells Inlet?
1 public high schools are located in Murrells Inlet.
What is the racial composition of students in Murrells Inlet?
Murrells Inlet public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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