Myrtle Beach Middle School vs. Ocean Bay Middle School
Should I attend Myrtle Beach Middle School or Ocean Bay Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Myrtle Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,213 students in grades 6-8, Myrtle Beach Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,213 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#681 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#195 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
356
236
Grade 7 Students
414
254
Grade 8 Students
443
231
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
8%
% Black
24%
10%
% White
37%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
