Best Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC has a total of 44 schools including 11 high schools, 12 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 37,396 students attend Myrtle Beach, SC schools. On average, schools in Myrtle Beach score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Myrtle Beach greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC has 11 high schools with 13,709 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Myrtle Beach score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Myrtle Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. St. James High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Carolina Forest High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
3. Socastee High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
4. Myrtle Beach High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
5. North Myrtle Beach High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
6. Loris High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
7. Conway High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1713 Students
8. Marion High
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Marion 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
Best Middle Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC has 12 middle schools with 10,167 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Myrtle Beach score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Myrtle Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Bay Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
2. St. James Intermediate
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
3. Socastee Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students
4. Ten Oaks Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1134 Students
5. North Myrtle Beach Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
6. Forestbrook Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
7. Black Water Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
8. Whittemore Park Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
9. Myrtle Beach Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
10. Loris Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC has 20 elementary schools with 13,520 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Myrtle Beach score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Myrtle Beach greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Bay Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1054 Students
2. Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
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Horry 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 314 Students
3. St. James Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 844 Students
4. Lakewood Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
5. Burgess Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 711 Students
6. Forestbrook Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 881 Students
7. Ocean Drive Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
8. River Oaks Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1314 Students
9. Seaside Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
10. Carolina Forest Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Myrtle Beach, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Myrtle Beach, SC has a total population of 127,230 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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