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#461 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 39% in state
Myrtle Beach High
High School · Horry 01 · Myrtle Beach, SC
A Horry 01 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Myrtle Beach High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myrtle Beach High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,561
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Academy of Myrtle BeachPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–12 | 4.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Aynor HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 878 | Compare → |
| Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #26 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myrtle Beach High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myrtle Beach High
Myrtle Beach High is a public high school in Myrtle Beach, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 1,595 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myrtle Beach High
What grades does Myrtle Beach High serve?
Myrtle Beach High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Myrtle Beach High?
Myrtle Beach High has an enrollment of approximately 1,595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myrtle Beach High rank in SC?
Myrtle Beach High ranks #461 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Myrtle Beach High's MySchoolScout rating?
Myrtle Beach High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Myrtle Beach High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtle Beach High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Myrtle Beach High a charter school?
No, Myrtle Beach High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myrtle Beach High a Title I school?
No, Myrtle Beach High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtle Beach High?
58.6% of students at Myrtle Beach High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (843) 839-7148
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29577)
- 35,022
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29577; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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