- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Socastee High
Federal NCES profile for Socastee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000639
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Socastee High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Socastee High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Socastee High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Socastee High held near 1,712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 97.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450249000639 · Myrtle Beach, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 17.7:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Socastee High held near 1,712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 97.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Socastee 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
- This school
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- Myrtle Beach H
Myrtle Beach High
1,510 students
What this shows Socastee High reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Socastee High compares
Socastee 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Socastee High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Socastee 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach 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 Socastee 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
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Socastee High
How many students attend Socastee High?
Socastee High has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,719 (2022-23) → 1,712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Socastee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Socastee High is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Socastee High?
53.9% of students at Socastee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Socastee High?
The largest demographic group at Socastee High is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Socastee High?
Socastee High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Socastee High rank among high schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Socastee High ranks #2 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 Socastee 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.