Myrtle Beach High School is a public school located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The school is one of nine high schools within Horry County Schools. The school serves the city of Myrtle Beach. MBHS has over 1,500 students and is home to the Myrtle Beach High School Seahawks.
Serving 1,510 students in grades 9-12, Myrtle Beach High 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 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Myrtle Beach High serves the southeastern part of its school district, covering an area of approximately 51 square miles. Families typically face a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Myrtle Beach High School's student population of 1,510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Myrtle Beach High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Beach High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #118 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Myrtle Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Myrtle Beach High School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Myrtle Beach High School?
1,510 students attend Myrtle Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Myrtle Beach High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% 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 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Myrtle Beach High School part of?
Myrtle Beach High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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?
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