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#696 of 1,176 schools in SC
North Myrtle Beach Middle
Middle School · Horry 01 · Little River, SC
A Horry 01 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11240 Highway 90, Little River, SC 29566
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Myrtle Beach Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Myrtle Beach Middle 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,358
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29566; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Ocean Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 763 | Compare → |
| Socastee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 540 | Compare → |
| St. James IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–6 | Not available | 872 | 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
- #43 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
North Myrtle Beach Middle is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Myrtle Beach Middle
North Myrtle Beach Middle is a public middle school in Little River, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 1,321 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Myrtle Beach Middle
What grades does North Myrtle Beach Middle serve?
North Myrtle Beach Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Myrtle Beach Middle?
North Myrtle Beach Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Myrtle Beach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Myrtle Beach Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Myrtle Beach Middle rank in SC?
North Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #696 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Myrtle Beach Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Myrtle Beach Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 North Myrtle Beach Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Myrtle Beach Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Myrtle Beach Middle a charter school?
No, North Myrtle Beach Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Myrtle Beach Middle a Title I school?
No, North Myrtle Beach Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Myrtle Beach Middle?
52.2% of students at North Myrtle Beach Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (843) 399-6136
- Area population (ZIP 29566)
- 21,194
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 60.2
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 29566; 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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