Myrtle Beach High vs Ocean Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myrtle Beach High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students
| Measure | Myrtle Beach High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Ocean Bay Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 228 | #89 of 688 |
| National rank | #3276 of 16,910 | #7846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,510 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 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 70.1).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Myrtle Beach High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •Myrtle Beach High is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 1,181.
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 Myrtle Beach High better than Ocean Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 70.1 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 Myrtle Beach High and Ocean Bay Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myrtle Beach High: 1,510. Ocean Bay Elementary: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myrtle Beach High and Ocean Bay Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach High is 83rd of 228 and Ocean Bay Elementary is 89th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).