Photo: Melikamp · CC BY-SA 3.0North Myrtle Beach’s public schools outscore 77% of South Carolina districts
On the state math tests, 49% of North Myrtle Beach’s students scored proficient, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Myrtle Beach, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Myrtle Beach’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 147 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Myrtle Beach’s, its schools beat 65%, lower than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,340 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 13 middle and 11 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Valorous Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Myrtle Beach’s grade
A−: better than 77% of South Carolina school districts, #50 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores are above the South Carolina average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Myrtle Beach, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Drive Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 852 students · 16:1 students per teacher
North Myrtle Beach’s public schools are run by Horry County School District, which also serves Atlantic Beach, Aynor, Briarcliffe Acres and Conway and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
North Myrtle Beach vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share North Myrtle Beach’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach | A− | Horry County |
| Myrtle Beach | A− | Horry County |
| Atlantic Beach | — | Horry County |
| Briarcliffe Acres | — | Horry County |
All 3 neighbors share Horry County with North Myrtle Beach, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in North Myrtle Beach
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Myrtle Beach’s schools
Are North Myrtle Beach’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Myrtle Beach children attend outscore 77% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #50 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Myrtle Beach in?
Horry County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 48,662 students in 55 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Myrtle Beach kids go to high school?
One of 11 high schools, depending on your address: Carolina Forest High, St. James High, Conway High, Socastee High, North Myrtle Beach High, Myrtle Beach High, Aynor High, Loris High, Green Sea Floyds High, HCS Early College High and HCS Scholars Academy High.
What is North Myrtle Beach’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Horry County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does North Myrtle Beach spend per student?
$14,340 in Horry County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Myrtle Beach?
Yes: Valorous Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 154 students).
Parents talk
What North Myrtle Beach families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Myrtle Beach → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.