Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Ocean Bay Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ocean Bay Middle School's student population of 721 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Bay Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
10%
32%
White
74%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Bay Middle School's ranking?
Ocean Bay Middle School is ranked #195 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ocean Bay Middle School often compared to?
Ocean Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ten Oaks Middle School, Myrtle Beach Middle School, Bridgewater Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Ocean Bay Middle School?
721 students attend Ocean Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ocean Bay Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Bay Middle School?
Ocean Bay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Bay Middle School offer ?
Ocean Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Bay Middle School part of?
Ocean Bay Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
Ocean bay is a nice school I like it I don't want to go to the new middle school beacause you guys are the nicest people on earth I ever met
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