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Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Myrtle Beach has 24 public schools
with a total enrollment of 23,554 students
and 1,440 teachers.
There are 14 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 2 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (24)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | High | 3,059 | 156 | 19.6:1 |
| Socastee High | High | 1,719 | 97 | 17.7:1 |
| Myrtle Beach High | High | 1,633 | 83 | 19.7:1 |
| River Oaks Elementary | Elementary | 1,314 | 79 | 16.6:1 |
| Carolina Forest Elementary | Elementary | 1,246 | 81 | 15.4:1 |
| Ten Oaks Middle | Middle | 1,134 | 70 | 16.2:1 |
| Myrtle Beach Middle | Middle | 1,124 | 68 | 16.5:1 |
| Ocean Bay Elementary | Elementary | 1,054 | 67 | 15.7:1 |
| Myrtle Beach Elementary | Elementary | 1,042 | 65 | 16.0:1 |
| St. James Middle | Middle | 920 | 55 | 16.7:1 |
| Forestbrook Elementary | Elementary | 881 | 56 | 15.7:1 |
| Lakewood Elementary | Elementary | 880 | 57 | 15.4:1 |
| St. James Intermediate | Middle | 861 | 52 | 16.6:1 |
| St. James Elementary | Elementary | 844 | 56 | 15.1:1 |
| Forestbrook Middle | Middle | 829 | 52 | 15.9:1 |
| Socastee Elementary | Elementary | 798 | 57 | 14.0:1 |
| Ocean Bay Middle | Middle | 715 | 48 | 14.9:1 |
| Burgess Elementary | Elementary | 711 | 44 | 16.2:1 |
| Myrtle Beach Primary | Elementary | 675 | 45 | 15.0:1 |
| Palmetto Bays Elementary | Elementary | 594 | 43 | 13.8:1 |
| Socastee Middle | Middle | 558 | 36 | 15.5:1 |
| Myrtle Beach Early Childhood | Elementary | 516 | 31 | 16.6:1 |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 314 | 22 | 14.3:1 |
| Bridgewater Academy Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 133 | 20 | 6.7:1 |
Colleges & Universities (2)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach | Private For-Profit | Associate | 470 | $15,860 |
| Strand College of Hair Design | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 160 | - |