Myrtle Beach Primary vs Ocean Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myrtle Beach Primary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
710 students
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students
| Measure | Myrtle Beach Primary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Ocean Bay Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #522 of 688 | #89 of 688 |
| National rank | #35051 of 50,301 | #7846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 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 35.4).
- •Myrtle Beach Primary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 710.
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 Primary better than Ocean Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 35.4 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 Myrtle Beach Primary and Ocean Bay Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myrtle Beach Primary: 710. Ocean Bay Elementary: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myrtle Beach Primary and Ocean Bay Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach Primary is 522nd of 688 and Ocean Bay Elementary is 89th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).