For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 810 students in North Myrtle Beach, SC (there are , serving 118 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in North Myrtle Beach, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in North Myrtle Beach, SC is Ocean Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Myrtle Beach, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in North Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Drive Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 11th Avenue North
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top ranked public schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC include Ocean Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Myrtle Beach?
1 public schools are located in North Myrtle Beach.
What percentage of students in North Myrtle Beach go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in North Myrtle Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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