- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Ocean Bay Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Bay 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 450249001458
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Bay Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Bay Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Bay Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Ocean Bay Middle grew from 715 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 450249001458 · Myrtle Beach, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 16.7:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Ocean Bay Middle grew from 715 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ocean Bay 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 801
Ocean Bay Middle
801 students
What this shows Ocean Bay Middle reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Bay Middle compares
Ocean Bay Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 44% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Ocean Bay Middle is less 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 Ocean Bay Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Bay 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
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
Myrtle Beach Middle
Standard public school
1,146 students 16.9:1 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
Socastee Middle
Standard public school
527 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Bay Middle
How many students attend Ocean Bay Middle?
Ocean Bay Middle has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Bay Middle is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Bay Middle?
41.8% of students at Ocean Bay Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Bay Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Bay Middle is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Bay Middle?
Ocean Bay 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 Ocean Bay Middle rank among middle schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Bay Middle ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Ocean Bay 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.