Socastee High School is a large, three-story public high school with about 1,700 students located in Socastee, South Carolina in the Myrtle Beach metro area. It is run by Horry County Schools.
Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Socastee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Socastee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Socastee High School's student population of 1,712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Socastee 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 Socastee High School is 0.55, which is less 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
#113 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
8%
31%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Socastee High School's ranking?
Socastee High School is ranked #113 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Socastee High School often compared to?
Socastee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James High School, Carolina Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Socastee High School?
The graduation rate of Socastee High School is 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Socastee High School?
1,712 students attend Socastee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Socastee High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socastee High School?
Socastee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee High School offer ?
Socastee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Socastee High School part of?
Socastee High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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