Is Socastee Middle a good school?

Socastee Middle ranks 33 rd of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Socastee Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Socastee Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Socastee Middle?

Students at Socastee Middle are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Socastee Middle attend?

Students who attend Socastee Middle usually go on to attend Socastee High

Socastee Middle

Summary:

Socastee Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 558 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state, Socastee Middle has consistently been among the top middle schools in South Carolina, with a current ranking of 33rd out of 325 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Socastee Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of Socastee Middle's 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60% for the Horry 01 district and 53.7% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including Hispanic, English Language Learner, low-socioeconomic status, and gifted and talented students. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Ocean Bay Middle and Waccamaw Middle, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations.

Socastee Middle's consistent high performance and investment in resources, with $12,305 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, contribute to its strong academic outcomes. While the school outperforms the state and district averages, nearby schools like Waccamaw Middle and Ocean Bay Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that the Horry 01 district and the surrounding area have a concentration of high-performing middle schools, which could be an attractive feature for families considering the area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 903-6051

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,305

Students who attend Socastee Middle usually attend:

High:

Socastee High

Feeder schools for Socastee Middle:

Elementary:

Lakewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 540

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

Hispanic:

13.3%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Socastee Middle ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Socastee Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Horry 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Socastee Middle is 14.2, which is the 2^nd best among 12 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Socastee Middle employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Socastee Middle is $12,305, which is the 4^th highest among 12 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Socastee Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Socastee Middle 33^rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Socastee Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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Male students:

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White students:

Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	91.14	28^th	315	91.1%
2021	87.24	32^nd	311	89.7%
2022	86.76	36^th	310	88.4%
2023	89.60	25^th	325	92.3%
2024	88.57	33^rd	325	89.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.15	15^th	105	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	95.11	11^th	289	96.2%
2021	91.99	14^th	288	95.1%
2022	89.66	22^nd	300	92.7%
2023	95.10	7^th	313	97.8%
2024	93.45	14^th	307	95.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	91.30	23^rd	296	92.2%
2021	81.58	45^th	279	83.9%
2022	85.03	40^th	290	86.2%
2023	88.82	25^th	299	91.6%
2024	86.37	35^th	294	88.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	92.43	7^th	195	96.4%
2021	83.75	12^th	164	92.7%
2023	76.40	27^th	187	85.6%
2024	68.79	28^th	177	84.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	75.47	24^th	179	86.6%
2022	80.50	15^th	182	91.8%
2023	75.15	33^rd	185	82.2%
2024	78.65	14^th	183	92.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	90.60	29^th	296	90.2%
2021	90.49	23^rd	279	91.8%
2022	86.50	34^th	292	88.4%
2023	88.32	29^th	303	90.4%
2024	87.32	30^th	294	89.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	68.99	39^th	139	71.9%
2022	96.68	4^th	129	96.9%
2023	89.24	11^th	141	92.2%
2024	70.57	33^rd	144	77.1%

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Rank History for White students at Socastee Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2019	83.12	42^nd	258	83.7%
2021	77.27	47^th	244	80.7%
2022	75.74	49^th	249	80.3%
2023	76.90	52^nd	260	80.0%
2024	80.76	46^th	255	82.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Socastee Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	296	36	21	39	2	0	29	423
2019	314	38	22	51	4	3	39	471
2020	328	40	19	49	5	4	39	484
2021	354	43	18	53	2	3	46	519
2022	383	55	18	60	2	4	41	563
2023	387	49	14	65	1	6	36	558
2024	357	49	12	72	0	5	45	540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Socastee Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	423	29.0	14.5	49.4
2019	471	30.0	15.7	42.5
2020	484	32.0	15.1	99.4
2021	519	34.0	15.2	33.7
2022	563	41.0	13.7	27.2
2023	558	36.0	15.5	64.5
2024	540	38.0	14.2	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Socastee Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	423	29.0	14.5	49.4
2019	471	30.0	15.7	42.5
2020	484	32.0	15.1	99.4
2021	519	34.0	15.2	33.7
2022	563	41.0	13.7	27.2
2023	558	36.0	15.5	64.5
2024	540	38.0	14.2	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Socastee Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$782 (7.4%)	$190 (1.8%)	$972 (9.2%)	$8,593 (80.9%)	$1,054 (9.9%)	$9,647 (90.8%)	$10,619
2020	$603 (5.7%)	$206 (1.9%)	$809 (7.6%)	$8,733 (82.1%)	$1,098 (10.3%)	$9,830 (92.4%)	$10,639
2021	$421 (4.0%)	$199 (1.9%)	$620 (5.8%)	$9,013 (84.7%)	$1,002 (9.4%)	$10,015 (94.2%)	$10,635
2022	$564 (4.9%)	$427 (3.7%)	$991 (8.7%)	$9,359 (82.1%)	$1,050 (9.2%)	$10,409 (91.3%)	$11,400
2023	$1,082 (8.8%)	$917 (7.5%)	$1,998 (16.2%)	$9,294 (75.5%)	$1,013 (8.2%)	$10,307 (83.8%)	$12,305

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Socastee Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 25^th of 325 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Socastee Middle)	66.3	70.9	4.6%
6th Grade Science (Horry 01)	53.4	50.7	2.7%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Middle)	54.6	76.1	21.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	45.9	58.9	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Socastee Middle)	65	61.5	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	57.3	44	13.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Middle)	64.3	66.1	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	50.9	55.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Socastee Middle)	62.8	55.5	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	47	39.4	7.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Socastee Middle)	72.4	62.3	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)	49.2	59.1	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Socastee Middle)	67.3	51.6	15.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)	44.4	41	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Socastee Middle)	99.1	98.2	0.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Horry 01)	81.8	81.4	0.4%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	471	558	18.5%
African American	38	49	28.9%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	22	14	36.4%
Hispanic	51	65	27.5%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	314	387	23.2%
Two or More Races	39	36	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	64.5%	22.1%

Schools Near Socastee Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)				SC READY Mathematics (2024)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (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 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	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
Socastee Middle	Public	6-8	151 Sheffield Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-6051	540	38	14.2	42.6%	357 (66.1%)	49 (9.1%)	72 (13.3%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	45 (8.3%)	88.6	33^rd of 325 public middle schools	89.8%		89.6	25^th of 325 public middle schools	92.3%	8		69.2	68.7	64.7		52.9	62.2	49.7	100.0	$12,305	$1,082	$917	$1,998	$9,294	$1,013	$10,307
St. James Intermediate	Public	5-6	9641 Scipio Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-6005	872	54	16.1	45.1%	621 (71.2%)	63 (7.2%)	104 (11.9%)	20 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (7.2%)								(n/a)	69.3	71.8			56.2	55.9				$11,498	$871	$1,042	$1,913	$8,665	$920	$9,585
Forestbrook Middle	Public	6-8	4430 Gator Lane	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-7300	820	52	15.7	52.6%	453 (55.2%)	69 (8.4%)	232 (28.3%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.6%)	65.8	95^th of 325 public middle schools	70.8%		68.1	89^th of 325 public middle schools	72.6%	6		58.4	54.6	50.1		45.3	38.8	36.6	100.0	$12,088	$897	$1,057	$1,954	$8,930	$1,204	$10,134
St. James Middle	Public	6-8	9775 St. James Road	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 650-5543	907	57	16.0	44.3%	651 (71.8%)	42 (4.6%)	129 (14.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (8.2%)	81	55^th of 325 public middle schools	83.1%		84	47^th of 325 public middle schools	85.5%	8			60.2	65.5			44.8	42.3	97.9	$11,094	$702	$969	$1,671	$8,328	$1,095	$9,423
Myrtle Beach Middle	Public	6-8	3101 North Oak Street	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 448-3932	1,132	68	16.7	100.0%	382 (33.7%)	287 (25.4%)	351 (31.0%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	95 (8.4%)	43.7	169^th of 325 public middle schools	48.0%		46.2	164^th of 325 public middle schools	49.5%	5		41.1	42.0	49.2		28.9	30.8	32.0	97.7	$11,102	$987	$1,095	$2,082	$8,148	$873	$9,020
Ten Oaks Middle	Public	6-8	150 Revolutionary War Way	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-8896	1,270	76	16.7	44.7%	744 (58.6%)	125 (9.8%)	227 (17.9%)	43 (3.4%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (9.8%)	85.5	44^th of 325 public middle schools	86.5%		86	42^nd of 325 public middle schools	87.1%	2		66.6	65.6	59.7		54.8	55.3	51.7	100.0	$10,819	$750	$940	$1,690	$8,308	$821	$9,129
Ocean Bay Middle	Public	6-8	905 International Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 903-8420	763	47	16.2	31.5%	544 (71.3%)	80 (10.5%)	77 (10.1%)	20 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.2%)	93.4	19^th of 325 public middle schools	94.2%		93.9	17^th of 325 public middle schools	94.8%	2		72.7	71.4	70.1		66.5	64.6	53.2	100.0	$11,487	$1,059	$934	$1,993	$8,390	$1,104	$9,493
Black Water Middle	Public	6-8	900 East Cox Ferry Road	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 903-8440	796	54	14.7	65.1%	359 (45.1%)	142 (17.8%)	217 (27.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (8.9%)	58.6	118^th of 325 public middle schools	63.7%		55.6	124^th of 325 public middle schools	61.8%	6		48.1	54.8	55.6		32.4	34.8	38.0	100.0	$12,449	$1,178	$1,251	$2,429	$8,954	$1,066	$10,020
Whittemore Park Middle	Public	6-8	1808 Rhue Street	Conway	29527	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 488-0669	956	63	15.1	100.0%	422 (44.1%)	291 (30.4%)	169 (17.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (7.0%)	40.6	183^rd of 325 public middle schools	43.7%		40.1	190^th of 325 public middle schools	41.5%	7		57.5	44.5	42.6		30.0	22.3	19.5	98.0	$12,231	$1,177	$1,163	$2,340	$8,870	$1,021	$9,891
Conway Middle	Public	6-8	1104 Elm Street	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-6040	630	39	16.1	52.2%	357 (56.7%)	140 (22.2%)	77 (12.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (7.9%)	62	111^th of 325 public middle schools	65.8%		63.9	102^nd of 325 public middle schools	68.6%	9		52.5	52.0	55.4		42.6	34.7	35.3	100.0	$12,899	$1,240	$1,090	$2,330	$9,309	$1,260	$10,569

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