For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 852 students in North Myrtle Beach, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in North Myrtle Beach, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in North Myrtle Beach, SC is Ocean Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Myrtle Beach, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in North Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Drive Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 11th Avenue North
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-0195
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in North Myrtle Beach, SC include Ocean Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Myrtle Beach?
1 public schools are located in North Myrtle Beach.
What percentage of students in North Myrtle Beach go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in North Myrtle Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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