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Socastee Elementary School

4223 SOCASTEE BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 39 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Socastee Elementary School

Socastee Elementary School is a public school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that serves students in grades PK–5 within Horry County Schools. Socastee Elementary has 815 students and a 14:1 student–teacher ratio, which means that teachers can give each student more individual attention in class. The school gives students a strong foundation in the basics, with a focus on math and literacy skills. It also has extra activities and support services to help all of its students. A lot of different kinds of people go to school. Many of the students are from minority backgrounds, and many of them get free or reduced-price lunch. According to academic results, 52% of students were proficient in math and 48% were proficient in reading/ELA. These numbers are not too far off from the state averages. Resources that the district pays for help with running the school and teaching in the classroom, but there aren't many places where you can find out how much money each student gets. The school is in the Socastee neighborhood of Myrtle Beach and is known for being friendly and having strong ties to the community. Socastee Elementary School gives students a well-rounded education and many chances to keep learning. Hence, it is one of the best schools in South Carolina.

Socastee Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4223 SOCASTEE BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

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Phone

(843) 650-2606

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 48% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
815
Total Students
$66986
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Socastee Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 41.4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 38.3%
Black 13.2%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
41.4%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
38.3%
Black
13.2%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 815
50.1%
408 Female
49.9%
407 Male

Student Population

815 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

314 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Socastee Elementary was awarded the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest honor, recognizing it as one of the top elementary schools in the state for excellence in education, student achievement, and community engagement.

FAQ

Q1. What programs help students move up a grade?

Ans. The school has orientation and guidance activities to get students ready for each new stage of learning.

Q2. Does Socastee Elementary School use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, digital learning tools and devices help teachers teach all subjects.

Q3. What does the school do to help students improve their social skills?

Ans. Working together on group projects, behavior programs, and with peers improves communication and teamwork.

Q4. Are there events to honor the school's culture?

Ans. School-wide events and activities with a theme help make the school a friendly and welcoming place.

Q5. What part do teachers play in personalized learning?

Ans. Teachers change how they teach and give focused feedback based on how each student is doing and what they need.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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