North Myrtle Beach Middle vs Ocean Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Myrtle Beach Middle
Little River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,267 students
Ocean Drive Elementary
North Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach Middle Little River, South Carolina | Ocean Drive Elementary North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 248 | #127 of 688 |
| National rank | #6275 of 15,369 | #10406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,267 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 71% |
| city | Little River | North Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 56.3).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •North Myrtle Beach Middle is the larger school with 1,267 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 Middle better than Ocean Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Drive Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 56.3 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 Middle and Ocean Drive Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Little River and North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Myrtle Beach Middle: 1,267. Ocean Drive Elementary: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Myrtle Beach Middle and Ocean Drive Elementary rank in South Carolina?
North Myrtle Beach Middle is 66th of 248 and Ocean Drive Elementary is 127th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).