Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmetto Bays Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmetto Bays Elementary serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmetto Bays Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Palmetto Bays Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto Bays Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#404 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 14-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 Palmetto Bays Elementary School's ranking?
Palmetto Bays Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Palmetto Bays Elementary School often compared to?
Palmetto Bays Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestbrook Elementary School, Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Bays Elementary School?
556 students attend Palmetto Bays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Palmetto Bays Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmetto Bays Elementary School?
Palmetto Bays Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto Bays Elementary School offer ?
Palmetto Bays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Palmetto Bays Elementary School part of?
Palmetto Bays Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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