Atlantic Collegiate Academy vs Ocean Bay Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
502 students
Ocean Bay Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Atlantic Collegiate Academy Conway, South Carolina | Ocean Bay Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 228 | #23 of 248 |
| National rank | #16888 of 16,910 | #2819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 31.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Conway | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Bay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 1.4).
- •Ocean Bay Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 31.4).
- •Ocean Bay Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 502.
- •Atlantic Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Ocean Bay Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atlantic Collegiate Academy better than Ocean Bay Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Middle ranks higher (72.6 vs 1.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atlantic Collegiate Academy and Ocean Bay Middle?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Conway and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic Collegiate Academy: 502. Ocean Bay Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic Collegiate Academy and Ocean Bay Middle rank in South Carolina?
Atlantic Collegiate Academy is 225th of 228 and Ocean Bay Middle is 23rd of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).