- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little River, SC
North Myrtle Beach High
Federal NCES profile for North Myrtle Beach High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000644
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Myrtle Beach High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Myrtle Beach High has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Myrtle Beach High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Little River, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Myrtle Beach High held near 1,654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450249000644 · Little River, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,673 enr · 18:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
North Myrtle Beach High held near 1,654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North 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
- This school
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- Myrtle Beach H
Myrtle Beach High
1,510 students
What this shows North Myrtle Beach High reports 1,673 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Myrtle Beach High compares
North 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 23% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,673 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,673
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
558
in-school suspensions + 254 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, North Myrtle Beach High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 North Myrtle Beach High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Beach High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,673 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Myrtle Beach High
How many students attend North Myrtle Beach High?
North Myrtle Beach High has 1,673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little River, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,643 (2022-23) → 1,654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Myrtle Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Myrtle Beach High is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Myrtle Beach High?
56.8% of students at North 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 North Myrtle Beach High?
The largest demographic group at North Myrtle Beach High is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Little River, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Myrtle Beach High?
North Myrtle Beach High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Myrtle Beach High rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, North Myrtle Beach High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Little River, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides North 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.