North Myrtle Beach Middle vs Waterway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 239 m 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
Waterway Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach Middle Little River, South Carolina | Waterway Elementary Little River, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 248 | #250 of 688 |
| National rank | #6275 of 15,369 | #17900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,267 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Little River | Little River |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 56.3).
- •Waterway Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Waterway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •North Myrtle Beach Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •North Myrtle Beach Middle is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 912.
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 Waterway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterway Elementary ranks higher (60.5 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 Waterway Elementary?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Little River and Little River in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Myrtle Beach Middle: 1,267. Waterway Elementary: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Myrtle Beach Middle and Waterway Elementary rank in South Carolina?
North Myrtle Beach Middle is 66th of 248 and Waterway Elementary is 250th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).