North Myrtle Beach High vs Ocean Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Myrtle Beach High
Little River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,673 students
Ocean Drive Elementary
North Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach High Little River, South Carolina | Ocean Drive Elementary North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 228 | #127 of 688 |
| National rank | #2599 of 16,910 | #10406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,673 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 1,673 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| city | Little River | North Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Myrtle Beach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 71.3).
- •North Myrtle Beach High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.4).
- •North Myrtle Beach High is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 852.
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 North Myrtle Beach High better than Ocean Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Myrtle Beach High ranks higher (72.9 vs 71.3 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 North Myrtle Beach High and Ocean Drive Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Little River and North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Myrtle Beach High: 1,673. Ocean Drive Elementary: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Myrtle Beach High and Ocean Drive Elementary rank in South Carolina?
North Myrtle Beach High is 66th of 228 and Ocean Drive Elementary is 127th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).