For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,359 students in 29577, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 335 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29577, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29577, SC are Myrtle Beach High School, Palmetto Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29577 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29577, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29577, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Of Learning And Success Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Beach Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Grades: 6-8
| 1,213 students
Rank: #44.
Myrtle Beach Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Seahawk Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Grades: 3-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: n/an/a
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-K
| 509 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Grades: 1-2
| 695 students
29577, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Grades: 4-5
| 740 students
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-1
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29577, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29577, SC include Myrtle Beach High School, Palmetto Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29577, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29577, SC.
What percentage of students in 29577, SC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29577, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29577, SC?
29577, SC public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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