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Palmetto Bays Elementary

8900 Highway 544, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, United States

+1 (843) 236-6200

5.1

Overall Rating

Location

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Palmetto Bays Elementary Overview

About This School

Palmetto Bays Elementary is a public elementary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 556 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 54% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 41 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 222:1. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 43% White, 34% Hispanic, 12% Black, 10% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

556

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts54%

Mathematics47%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

222:1

Palmetto Bays Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

54%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 52%

47%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

222

Students per Counselor

Palmetto Bays Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $72,486

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor222:1

Palmetto Bays Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.28%

Male

50.72%

Female

Total Enrollment: 556 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White42.63%

Hispanic33.99%

Asian1.26%

Black12.23%

Two or More Races9.71%

Native American0.18%

Palmetto Bays Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmetto Bays Elementary

Q: What is Palmetto Bays Elementary?

A: Palmetto Bays Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

Q: How many students attend Palmetto Bays Elementary?

A: Palmetto Bays Elementary has approximately 556 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Bays Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Bays Elementary is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Palmetto Bays Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Palmetto Bays Elementary - Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick Facts about Palmetto Bays Elementary
School Name	Palmetto Bays Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	8900 Highway 544, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, Myrtle Beach, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 236-6200
Total Students	556
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	5.1/10
ELA Proficiency	54%
Math Proficiency	47%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Bays Elementary

What is Palmetto Bays Elementary?

Palmetto Bays Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

How many students attend Palmetto Bays Elementary?

Palmetto Bays Elementary has approximately 556 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Bays Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Bays Elementary is 13:1.

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