For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,237 students in 29579, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 306 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29579, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29579, SC are Carolina Forest High School, Ocean Bay Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolina Forest High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 9-12
| 2,973 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: #33.
Forestbrook Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 Panthers Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Bay Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 1,189 students
Rank: #66.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,186 students
Rank: #77.
Ten Oaks Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Revolutionary War Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Grades: 6-8
| 1,166 students
Rank: #88.
Bridgewater Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Arts/science/technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
895 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
29579, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29579, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29579, SC include Carolina Forest High School, Ocean Bay Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29579, SC?
9 public schools are located in 29579, SC.
What percentage of students in 29579, SC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29579, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29579, SC?
29579, SC public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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