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Best Schools in Little River, SC
Little River, SC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,257 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Little River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Little River, SC
The top high schools in Little River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Myrtle Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
Best Middle Schools in Little River, SC
The top middle schools in Little River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Myrtle Beach Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Little River, SC
The top elementary schools in Little River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
2. Waterway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
3. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Little River, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Little River, SC has a total population of 23,415 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Little River, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Little River, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Little River, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Little River, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Little River, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Little River, SC
How many schools are in Little River, SC?
Little River, SC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,257 students in total.
How do schools in Little River perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Little River score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Little River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Little River?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Little River
4 of 4 schools in Little River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Little River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.