Ocean Bay Elementary vs Sand Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students
Sand Hill Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,169 students
| Measure | Ocean Bay Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Sand Hill Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 688 | #108 of 688 |
| National rank | #7846 of 50,301 | #8876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,181 | 1,169 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 73.6).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Sand Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Ocean Bay Elementary is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 1,169.
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 Ocean Bay Elementary better than Sand Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 73.6 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 Ocean Bay Elementary and Sand Hill Elementary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Bay Elementary: 1,181. Sand Hill Elementary: 1,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Bay Elementary and Sand Hill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ocean Bay Elementary is 89th of 688 and Sand Hill Elementary is 108th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).