Ocean Drive Elementary vs Socastee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Drive Elementary
North Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Socastee Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Ocean Drive Elementary North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 688 | #351 of 688 |
| National rank | #10406 of 50,301 | #23866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 852 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 53% |
| city | North Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 51.9).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Socastee Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Ocean Drive Elementary is the larger school with 852 students compared with 850.
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 Drive Elementary better than Socastee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Drive Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 51.9 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 Drive Elementary and Socastee Elementary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Drive Elementary: 852. Socastee Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Drive Elementary and Socastee Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ocean Drive Elementary is 127th of 688 and Socastee Elementary is 351st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).