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Murrells Inlet ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Murrells Inlet, SC, 5% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet, SC are educated in private schools versus (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Murrells Inlet ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
542 Cypress Avenue
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6795
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Murrells Inlet, SC ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

1
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
110
Students
-32.9% (-54 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
+85.0% (+$3,675) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
-37.5% (-6 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.5% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murrells Inlet)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
435 Schools
# Students
110 Students
72,865 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202593174179
202482170172
2023103169174
2022100173185
202188168180
202057160171
201977161175
2018155159172
2017155166180
2016155162178
2015164153167
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20254%18%34%
20244%18%34%
20234%18%33%
20224%18%33%
20214%18%32%
20204%18%32%
20194%17%31%
20184%17%31%
20174%17%32%
20164%17%32%
20154%18%32%
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0.08
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.080.570.65
20240.080.570.65
20230.080.560.65
20220.080.550.64
20210.080.550.64
20200.080.540.64
20190.080.530.63
20180.080.530.63
20170.080.510.61
20160.080.510.61
20150.080.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20234%2%9%
20224%2%8%
20214%2%9%
20204%2%9%
20194%2%8%
20184%2%8%
20174%1%8%
20164%1%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
3,582 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
158 Students
40,580 Students
% White Students
96%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202596%57%52%
202496%57%52%
202396%58%52%
202296%59%54%
202196%60%54%
202096%61%54%
201996%63%56%
201896%63%56%
201796%64%58%
201696%64%58%
201596%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
24,164 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
6,628 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20258:111:111:1
20246:111:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20204:111:112:1
20196:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202585%50%55%
202485%50%54%
202385%48%54%
202285%48%54%
202185%48%54%
202085%48%54%
201985%49%53%
201880%47%53%
201780%48%53%
201680%48%52%
201570%49%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025101415
2024121415
2023121415
2022101415
2021101315
2020101315
2019101315
2018161415
2017161415
2016161415
2015161415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$10,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$6,998$10,691$15,012
2024$6,800$8,286$13,254
2023$6,400$8,179$12,626
2022$6,400$7,395$12,187
2021$5,850$6,966$11,800
2020$5,500$6,762$11,512
2019$5,850$6,739$11,293
2018$4,425$6,539$11,017
2017$4,425$6,394$10,708
2016$4,425$7,377$10,356
2015$4,325$7,219$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
65%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202565%29%34%
202465%29%34%
202365%30%34%
202265%28%33%
202165%29%33%
202040%24%32%
201940%24%31%
201830%22%30%
201730%23%30%
201630%19%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,400
$3,688

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$1,400$3,642$7,073
2024$1,400$3,276$6,930
2023$1,400$3,241$6,469
2022$1,400$3,053$6,289
2021$1,400$3,001$6,055
2020$1,400$3,189$5,921
2019$1,400$3,863$5,795
2018$1,100$3,893$5,456
2017$1,100$3,907$5,319
2016$1,100$3,834$5,105
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurrells Inlet, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202595%87%81%
202495%89%85%
202395%90%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%89%85%
202099%90%85%
201999%89%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%88%85%
201599%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Murrells Inlet, SC is St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Murrells Inlet?
1 private schools are located in Murrells Inlet.
What percentage of students in Murrells Inlet go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Murrells Inlet are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murrells Inlet?
100% of private schools in Murrells Inlet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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