- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000640
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Myrtle Beach High held near 1,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450249000640 · Myrtle Beach, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,510 enr · 18.2:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Myrtle Beach High held near 1,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.5 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Beach High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school
Myrtle Beach High
1,510 students
What this shows Myrtle Beach High reports 1,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Beach High compares
Myrtle Beach High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,633 (2022-23) → 1,595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.