Best Public Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Summary:

The city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Ocean Drive Elementary. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, Ocean Drive Elementary has consistently outperformed the Horry 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic proficiency, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state.

With a diverse student population that is 68.32% White, 6.17% African American, 17.65% Hispanic, and 7.5% two or more races, Ocean Drive Elementary has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,137 likely contributes to its success, providing the necessary resources and support for students and teachers. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 students per teacher may also play a role in its academic achievements.

The success of Ocean Drive Elementary could serve as a model for other schools in the region or state, demonstrating that with the right combination of funding, resources, and effective teaching practices, high-quality education can be delivered to diverse student populations. The school's consistent academic excellence and its ability to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds make it a standout example of what can be achieved in public education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Ocean Drive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 11th Avenue North	North Myrtle Beach	29582	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 663-0195	827	52	15.9	65.7%	565 (68.3%)	51 (6.2%)	146 (17.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.5%)	77.9	139^th of 638 public elementary schools	78.2%		81.4	105^th of 644 public elementary schools	83.7%	34	64.7	67.9	62.5	73.5	67.2	50.9	$11,137	$1,178	$403	$1,581	$8,487	$1,069	$9,556

Cities Near North Myrtle Beach

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Little River	1.56 mi	4	41^st
Myrtle Beach	7.29 mi	30	35^th
Loris	15.33 mi	4	126^th
Conway	15.61 mi	15	63^rd
Murrells Inlet	24.22 mi	2	10^th

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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.

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