Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy vs Ocean Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students
| Measure | Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Ocean Bay Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 228 | #89 of 688 |
| National rank | #16832 of 16,910 | #7846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 34.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 4.8).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 34.6).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 277.
- •Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is a charter school while Ocean Bay Elementary 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 Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy better than Ocean Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 4.8 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 Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy and Ocean Bay Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy: 277. Ocean Bay Elementary: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy and Ocean Bay Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is 224th of 228 and Ocean Bay Elementary is 89th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).