Enrollment
1,146
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Middle
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Beach Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249001340
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Beach Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Beach Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Beach Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Beach Middle
Myrtle Beach Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enrolling 1,146 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% 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 91% of state schools at 1,146 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (33%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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: 517 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,146 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Myrtle Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Ten Oaks Middle (1,264 students): Myrtle Beach Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Myrtle Beach Middle.
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 Middle compares
Myrtle Beach Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 263 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 33.4%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Myrtle Beach Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Myrtle Beach Middle.
$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 Middle 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Beach Middle'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 middle schools in Myrtle Beach
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ten Oaks Middle
Standard public school
1,264 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
St. James Middle
Standard public school
913 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Forestbrook Middle
Standard public school
816 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean Bay Middle
Standard public school
801 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Socastee Middle
Standard public school
527 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Beach Middle
How many students attend Myrtle Beach Middle?
Myrtle Beach Middle has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Beach Middle is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Beach Middle?
100.0% of students at Myrtle Beach Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Beach Middle?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Beach Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Beach Middle?
Myrtle Beach Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myrtle Beach Middle rank among middle schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Myrtle Beach on the city page.
Is Myrtle Beach Middle a good school?
Myrtle Beach Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. 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 Middle, 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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