Serving 1,570 students in grades 9-12, Myrtle Beach High School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myrtle Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Myrtle Beach High School's student population of 1,570 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Myrtle Beach High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Beach High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#97 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
23%
32%
White
41%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Myrtle Beach High School's ranking?
Myrtle Beach High School is ranked #97 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Myrtle Beach High School often compared to?
Myrtle Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolina Forest High School, North Myrtle Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Myrtle Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Myrtle Beach High School is 84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Myrtle Beach High School?
1,570 students attend Myrtle Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Myrtle Beach High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myrtle Beach High School?
Myrtle Beach High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Beach High School offer ?
Myrtle Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Myrtle Beach High School part of?
Myrtle Beach High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
1 3/29/2020
THE SCHOOL IS TRASH. BATHROOMS AREN'T CLEANED AND THERE IS MOLD COMING OUT OF THE CEILING. BUT WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO FIX IT BUT WE HAVE ENOUGH TO DO DANCES AND STUFF LIKE THAT, RIGHT ZACH?
1 3/3/2020
The bathrooms are never cleaned, the trash is never taken, the roof is constantly leaking, there is mold growing out the vents in the classrooms, and all around just not taken care of.
1 2/17/2020
Myrtle Beach is a great school the only thing I don't like is how the girls' varsity basketball coach always down grading the team. Yes, everyone thinks she is nice but behind close doors she is very rude. She talks the girls down saying they will never win a championship and that she's ready for this season to be over. Those girls love basketball but you can see it in their faces they are not happy. Those girls need a coach that will love them and lift their spirits up whether they winning or losing. They just need to get a whole new coach for next year.
2 12/19/2014
The staff who answer the phone don't provide his/her name. As a parent, I'm treated as if I'm not welcome at the school and I'm not to speak unless spoken to. I have to call the school numerous times to request the same information. Before the beginning of the school year, I called numerous times to find out ahead of time, when meet the teacher night was and was told they didn't have a date set yet. I found out about the date the day before. It's no surprise there is such a poor turn out for meet the teachers.
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