Our School
St. James Middle School is located in southeastern Horry County near the south end of the Grand Strand and about five miles west of Surfside Beach. St. James Middle School is a public, suburban school housing seventh and eighth grades. The school was constructed in 1988 and opened its doors in 1989 with an initial enrollment of 592 students. Today, there are approximately 920 students at SJM.
St. James Middle School has been fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since our first self study for continuing accreditation 1989-1991. General characteristics of our school include, to the extent possible, following the tenants of Turning Points by housing grades on separate wings and common planning. Students take four academic subjects and two exploratory classes each semester. SJM has also earned the following awards and recognitions.
- Named as a School to Watch by the National Forum (2015-2016) and renewed (2017-2018 and 2020-2021)
- Ranked #1 in School's Like Us (2011-2012, 2012-2013)
- Palmetto Silver Award (2008-2009, 2012, 2013)
- Palmetto's Finest (1991)
- National Blue Ribbon (1994-1996)
- South Carolina Exemplary Writing Program (2001-2002)
- HCS Pacesetter Award (2000-2001)
- Schools of Promise Award (2001-2002)
- Red Carpet Award (2005-2008)
- #1 ranking in SC in "Schools Like Us" in PACT (2007)
- Palmetto Gold Award (2011, 2012, 2013)
- Recognized by Making Middle Grades Work
Our Mission
St. James Middle School strives to ensure that each of our students succeeds academically, socially, and emotionally through a standards-based, technologically-enhanced continuum of learning within a safe and nurturing environment.
Objective
...the long-term end result which will bring the school closer to its mission.
- To have each student successfully complete an individualized learning plan each year.
Tactics
...how the school will go about achieving its objectives.
- We will establish educational programs which meet the needs of each student.
- We will engage families and the community in the education of our students.
- We will provide a comprehensive staff development program.
- We will provide a safe, heath-conscious school environment.
- We will seek the best practices available in the educational field.
- We will provide incentives for students and staff to enhance the highest quality of success.
Contact Us
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St. James Middle
Address: 9775 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Attendance Area: St. James
Level: Middle
Phone: 843-650-5543
Website: St. James Middle School
Bell Schedule: 8:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Feeds to St. James High