- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little River, SC
North Myrtle Beach Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Myrtle Beach Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249000625
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Myrtle Beach Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North 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, North Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Little River, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
North Myrtle Beach Middle held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 450249000625 · Little River, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,267 enr · 16.9:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
North Myrtle Beach Middle held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Myrtle Beach Middle 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 1,267
North Myrtle Beach Middle
1,267 students
What this shows North Myrtle Beach Middle reports 1,267 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Myrtle Beach Middle compares
North Myrtle Beach Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,267
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
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
23.3%
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
469
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, North Myrtle Beach Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Myrtle Beach Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,267 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Myrtle Beach Middle
How many students attend North Myrtle Beach Middle?
North Myrtle Beach Middle has 1,267 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little River, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Myrtle Beach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North 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 North Myrtle Beach Middle?
63.9% of students at North 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 North Myrtle Beach Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Myrtle Beach Middle is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Little River, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Myrtle Beach Middle?
North Myrtle Beach Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, North Myrtle Beach Middle ranks #3 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 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.