- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myrtle Beach, SC
Ten Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ten Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249001680
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ten Oaks Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Myrtle Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ten Oaks Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ten Oaks Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Ten Oaks Middle grew from 1,134 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 450249001680 · Myrtle Beach, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,264 enr · 18.1:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Ten Oaks Middle grew from 1,134 students in 2022-23 to 1,270 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ten Oaks 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 1,264
Ten Oaks Middle
1,264 students
What this shows Ten Oaks Middle reports 1,264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ten Oaks Middle compares
Ten Oaks 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,264
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
10.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Ten Oaks 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 Ten Oaks 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ten Oaks 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.
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
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
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 (~1,264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ten Oaks Middle
How many students attend Ten Oaks Middle?
Ten Oaks Middle has 1,264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myrtle Beach, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,270 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ten Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ten Oaks Middle is 18.1:1, which is 27% 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 Ten Oaks Middle?
50.8% of students at Ten Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ten Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ten Oaks Middle is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ten Oaks Middle?
Ten Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ten Oaks Middle rank among middle schools in Myrtle Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ten Oaks Middle ranks #2 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 Ten Oaks 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.