South Carolina›Horry County›Myrtle Beach
Best Schools in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Compare 26 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
26
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
24,733
Total Students
Across Myrtle Beach
15.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
26 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score56%
ELA Assessment Score64%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)14 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓5% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,176 students at Carolina Forest High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Carolina Forest High
publichighGrade 9-12
700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
8.4
Rating
Students
3,176
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
77%
Socastee High
publichighGrade 9-12
4900 Socastee Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
7.6
Rating
Students
1,720
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
61%
Ocean Bay Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
950 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
7.4
Rating
Students
1,181
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
72%
Myrtle Beach High
publichighGrade 9-12
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
7.4
Rating
Students
1,510
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
68%
St. James Elementary
publicelementaryPK-4
9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
6.7
Rating
Students
884
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
65%
Forestbrook Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4000 Panthers Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
6.4
Rating
Students
930
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
63%
Lakewood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1675 Highway 396, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
6.2
Rating
Students
866
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
61%
River Oaks Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
700 Augusta Plantation Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
6.2
Rating
Students
1,426
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
61%
Carolina Forest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
6
Rating
Students
1,336
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
57%
Burgess Elementary
publicelementaryPK-4
9645 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
6
Rating
Students
697
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
60%
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
5.7
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
48%
St. James Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
9775 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
5.6
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
50%
Socastee Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
151 Sheffield Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
5.6
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
53%
St. James Intermediate
publicmiddleGrade 5-6
9641 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
5.5
Rating
Students
883
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Ocean Bay Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
905 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
5.4
Rating
Students
801
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
47%
Ten Oaks Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
150 Revolutionary War Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
5.2
Rating
Students
1,264
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
50%
Palmetto Bays Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8900 Highway 544, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
5.1
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
47%
Socastee Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4223 Socastee Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
4.8
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
48%
Bridgewater Academy Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
191 River Landing Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.5
Rating
Students
125
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Forestbrook Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4430 Gator Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
4.5
Rating
Students
816
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
41%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to 26 schools serving over 24,733 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach, serving 24,733 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Myrtle Beach?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Myrtle Beach include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Myrtle Beach?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Myrtle Beach is 15.6:1.