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Best Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC
North Myrtle Beach, SC has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 17,803 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in North Myrtle Beach exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The top high schools in North Myrtle Beach, 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
2. Carolina Forest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
3. Myrtle Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The top middle schools in North Myrtle Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ten Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1134 Students
2. North Myrtle Beach Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
3. Black Water Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
4. Myrtle Beach Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The top elementary schools in North Myrtle Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean Bay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1054 Students
2. Ocean Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
3. Carolina Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1246 Students
4. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
5. Palmetto Bays Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
6. Waccamaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 993 Students
7. Myrtle Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1042 Students
8. Myrtle Beach Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Myrtle Beach, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Myrtle Beach, SC has a total population of 21,046 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North 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
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Myrtle Beach, 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC
How many schools are in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
North Myrtle Beach, SC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 17,803 students in total.
How do schools in North Myrtle Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in North Myrtle Beach score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in North Myrtle Beach exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Myrtle Beach?
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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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
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Every school in North Myrtle Beach
1 of 1 schools in North Myrtle Beach carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in North Myrtle Beach. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.