Schools in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (2025)
26 schools · 24,733 students · 22 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 883.
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Ranked schools in Myrtle Beach
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 179St. James ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 884 students
- 276Carolina Forest HighMyrtle Beach · Public High85% Math proficiency · 3,176 students
- 375Ocean Bay ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 1,181 students
- 475Socastee MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 575Coastal High SchoolMyrtle Beach · Charter High– · 198 students
- 674Socastee HighMyrtle Beach · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,720 students
- 774Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success CharterMyrtle Beach · Charter Elementary59% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 873Burgess ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 697 students
- 973Ocean Bay MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 801 students
- 1070Forestbrook ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 930 students
- 1170Myrtle Beach HighMyrtle Beach · Public High66% Math proficiency · 1,510 students
- 1270Lakewood ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 866 students
- 1367Ten Oaks MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,264 students
- 1467Carolina Forest ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 1,336 students
- 1567River Oaks ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 1,426 students
- 1664Forestbrook MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 816 students
- 1763St. James MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 913 students
- 1863Palmetto Bays ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 556 students
- 1961St. James IntermediateMyrtle Beach · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 883 students
- 2052Socastee ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 850 students
- 2148Myrtle Beach MiddleMyrtle Beach · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 1,146 students
- 2243Myrtle Beach ElementaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary– · 1,066 students
- 2335Myrtle Beach PrimaryMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary– · 710 students
- 2435Bridgewater Academy CharterMyrtle Beach · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 125 students
- 2522Myrtle Beach Early ChildhoodMyrtle Beach · Public Elementary– · 555 students
- 265Carolina Shores Acceleration AcademyMyrtle Beach · Charter High– · 277 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. James Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 884 |
| 2 | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 85% Math proficiency | 3,176 |
| 3 | Ocean Bay Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 1,181 |
| 4 | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 5 | Coastal High School Myrtle Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 74.9 Top 25% | – | 198 |
| 6 | Socastee High Myrtle Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,720 |
| 7 | Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 73.5 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 8 | Burgess Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 697 |
| 9 | Ocean Bay Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 10 | Forestbrook Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 930 |
| 11 | Myrtle Beach High Myrtle Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,510 |
| 12 | Lakewood Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 866 |
| 13 | Ten Oaks Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.0 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,264 |
| 14 | Carolina Forest Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,336 |
| 15 | River Oaks Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.5 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,426 |
| 16 | Forestbrook Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 816 |
| 17 | St. James Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 913 |
| 18 | Palmetto Bays Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 556 |
| 19 | St. James Intermediate Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 883 |
| 20 | Socastee Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 21 | Myrtle Beach Middle Myrtle Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,146 |
| 22 | Myrtle Beach Elementary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | – | 1,066 |
| 23 | Myrtle Beach Primary Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | – | 710 |
| 24 | Bridgewater Academy Charter Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 125 |
| 25 | Myrtle Beach Early Childhood Myrtle Beach · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | – | 555 |
| 26 | Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy Myrtle Beach · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 4.8 Lower 50% | – | 277 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Myrtle Beach?
St. James Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Myrtle Beach with a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach has 26 schools (14 elementary, 5 high, 7 middle) educating 24,733 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Myrtle Beach?
The median Enrollment across schools in Myrtle Beach is 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.