Forestbrook Middle vs Palmetto Bays Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestbrook Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Forestbrook Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Palmetto Bays Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 248 | #224 of 688 |
| National rank | #4638 of 15,369 | #16200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 816 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 62.9).
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Forestbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.7).
- •Forestbrook Middle is the larger school with 816 students compared with 556.
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 Forestbrook Middle better than Palmetto Bays Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forestbrook Middle and Palmetto Bays Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestbrook Middle: 816. Palmetto Bays Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestbrook Middle and Palmetto Bays Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Forestbrook Middle is 46th of 248 and Palmetto Bays Elementary is 224th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).