How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ocean Bay Elementary | Socastee High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,720 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 53.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ocean Bay Elementary | Socastee High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 61.1% |
| African American | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 21.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ocean Bay Elementary | Socastee High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 393.7:1 | 312.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.2% | 27.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 250 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.