Best middle schools in Horry 01 (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 13 schools in Horry 01, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 175Socastee MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 273Ocean Bay MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 801 students
- 367Ten Oaks MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,264 students
- 464Forestbrook MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 816 students
- 563St. James MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 913 students
- 661St. James IntermediateMyrtle Beach · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 883 students
- 756North Myrtle Beach MiddleLittle River · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 1,267 students
- 854Aynor MiddleGalivants Ferry · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 742 students
- 948Myrtle Beach MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 1,146 students
- 1043Black Water MiddleConway · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 789 students
- 1142Conway MiddleConway · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 1233Whittemore Park MiddleConway · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 1,013 students
- 1328Loris MiddleLoris · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 725 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 2 | Ocean Bay Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 3 | Ten Oaks Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,264 |
| 4 | Forestbrook Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 5 | St. James Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 913 |
| 6 | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 883 |
| 7 | North Myrtle Beach Middle Little River · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.3 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,267 |
| 8 | Aynor Middle Galivants Ferry · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 742 |
| 9 | Myrtle Beach Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,146 |
| 10 | Black Water Middle Conway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 789 |
| 11 | Conway Middle Conway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 12 | Whittemore Park Middle Conway · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,013 |
| 13 | Loris Middle Loris · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 725 |
Socastee Middle in Myrtle Beach leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Horry 01 with a Success Index (US) of 75.0. Of the 13 schools shown, 13 are public.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Horry 01 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Horry 01?
Socastee Middle in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Horry 01 with a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 527).
How are middle schools in Horry 01 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.