Enrollment
1,510
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach High
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Beach High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000640
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Beach High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Beach High has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Beach High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Beach High
Myrtle Beach High is a higher-need, large high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enrolling 1,510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of South Carolina schools and 27% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.2% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,510 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 697 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,510 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Myrtle Beach's high schools, it stands alongside Carolina Forest High (3,176 students): Myrtle Beach High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Myrtle Beach High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Myrtle Beach High compares
Myrtle Beach High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▼ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,510
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
437
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Myrtle Beach High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Myrtle Beach High.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Myrtle Beach High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Beach High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Myrtle Beach
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach High
How many students attend Myrtle Beach High?
Myrtle Beach High has 1,510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach High is 18.2:1, which is 27% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Beach High?
68.2% of students at Myrtle Beach High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Beach High?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Beach High is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Beach High?
Myrtle Beach High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myrtle Beach High rank among high schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Myrtle Beach on the city page.
Is Myrtle Beach High a good school?
Myrtle Beach High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Myrtle Beach High, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.
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