For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,549 students in 29566, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29566, SC are North Myrtle Beach High School, Waterway Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29566 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29566, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29566, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3750 Sea Mountain Highway
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-6171
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Waterway Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Sandridge Road
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-2204
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-2204
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1287 Highway 57 South
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-8800
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
North Myrtle Beach Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11240 Highway 90
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-6136
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 1,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29566, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29566, SC include North Myrtle Beach High School, Waterway Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29566?
4 public schools are located in 29566.
What is the racial composition of students in 29566?
29566 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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