North Myrtle Beach High vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 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
Riverside Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach High Little River, South Carolina | Riverside Elementary Little River, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 228 | #257 of 688 |
| National rank | #2599 of 16,910 | #18292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,673 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 1,673 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| city | Little River | Little River |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Myrtle Beach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 59.9).
- •North Myrtle Beach High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •North Myrtle Beach High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.4).
- •North Myrtle Beach High is the larger school with 1,673 students compared with 697.
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 Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Myrtle Beach High ranks higher (72.9 vs 59.9 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 Riverside Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Little River and Little River in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Myrtle Beach High: 1,673. Riverside Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Myrtle Beach High and Riverside Elementary rank in South Carolina?
North Myrtle Beach High is 66th of 228 and Riverside Elementary is 257th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).