Ocean Bay Middle vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students
| Measure | Ocean Bay Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | River Oaks Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 248 | #180 of 688 |
| National rank | #2819 of 15,369 | #13800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 801 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Bay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 66.5).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Ocean Bay Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •River Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 801.
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 River Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Bay Middle ranks higher (72.6 vs 66.5 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 River Oaks Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Bay Middle: 801. River Oaks Elementary: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Bay Middle and River Oaks Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ocean Bay Middle is 23rd of 248 and River Oaks Elementary is 180th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).