Ocean Bay Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579 · Horry 01
#89 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#7846 of 50,301 nationally
About Ocean Bay Elementary
Ocean Bay Elementary is a public elementary located in Myrtle Beach, in the Horry 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,181 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 89th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,181.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; Ocean Bay Elementary ranks 3rd of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ocean Bay Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ocean Bay Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ocean Bay Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 268 m away
Ten Oaks Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students · 3.6 km away
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students · 3.6 km away
Myrtle Beach High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students · 5.5 km away
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,066 students · 5.5 km away
Myrtle Beach Primary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
710 students · 5.9 km away
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
555 students · 6.0 km away
Myrtle Beach Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students · 6.2 km away
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
277 students · 6.8 km away
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Sand Hill Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,169 students
Cane Bay Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,161 students
Harrisburg Elementary
Indian Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,161 students
Daniel Island School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,151 students
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean Bay Elementary a good school?
Ocean Bay Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #89 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ocean Bay Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ocean Bay Elementary ranks #89 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #7846 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ocean Bay Elementary?
Ocean Bay Elementary had 1,181 students in 2025.
Is Ocean Bay Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ocean Bay Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ocean Bay Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ocean Bay Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.