How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ocean Bay Elementary | River Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,426 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 54.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ocean Bay Elementary | River Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,222 | $13,222 |
| District | Horry County Schools | Horry County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ocean Bay Elementary | River Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 57.9% |
| African American | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 22.1% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ocean Bay Elementary | River Oaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321:1 | 165:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.5% | 15.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 88 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.