Ocean Bay Middle vs Powdersville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Bay Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
Powdersville Middle
Greenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Ocean Bay Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Powdersville Middle Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 248 | #18 of 248 |
| National rank | #2819 of 15,369 | #2324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 801 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powdersville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 72.6).
- •Powdersville Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Ocean Bay Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Powdersville Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
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 Middle better than Powdersville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Powdersville Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 72.6 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 Middle and Powdersville Middle?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Bay Middle: 801. Powdersville Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Bay Middle and Powdersville Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ocean Bay Middle is 23rd of 248 and Powdersville Middle is 18th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).