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Conway High School vs. St. James High School

Should you attend Conway High School or St. James High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Conway High School
2301 Church Street
Conway, SC 29526
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
St. James High School
10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Conway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

St. James High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Conway High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, St. James High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,711 students
1,880 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Conway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Conway High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. James High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
107 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Conway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. James High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Conway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. James High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#95 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
#19 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Conway High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. James High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in SC)
89%
(Top 1% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Conway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
87%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Conway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. James High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Conway High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of St. James High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
517
509
Grade 10 Students
453
500
Grade 11 Students
442
450
Grade 12 Students
299
421

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Conway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Conway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Conway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Conway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Conway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. James High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Conway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Conway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Conway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. James High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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