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Best Murrells Inlet Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,880 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 score of 89% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and score of 88% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Murrells Inlet have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.

Murrells Inlet, SC public high school have a 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 25% 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)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

St. James High School

(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
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10/

Top 5%

10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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 25% 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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