Best Public Schools in Little River, SC


Summary:

The city of Little River, South Carolina is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The standout school in the area is North Myrtle Beach High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 33 high schools in South Carolina over the past 3 years and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Myrtle Beach High School's test scores are particularly impressive, with over 90% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics and English 2, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Waterway Elementary and Riverside Elementary, have lower proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics, suggesting a need to address the achievement gap and ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, Riverside Elementary and North Myrtle Beach Middle, also having the lowest test scores. This suggests the importance of district-level support and resources, as the overall strong performance of the schools in the Horry 01 district may be contributing to the success of the individual schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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