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Myrtle Beach High

3302 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Horry 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,633
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 5% vs nat'l
$14,530
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,633 students in grades 09–12 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,530 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Myrtle Beach High is a very large high in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,633 students. The district invests $14,530 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Myrtle Beach High

1,633
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
84
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution856 male · 777 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 1,205 students
Student Composition
39%
30%
23%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black23%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450249000640

Academic Outcomes at Myrtle Beach High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
82
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29577

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,530Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,530
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,393
Student Support$2,761
Administration$1,744
Operations$2,179
Other$1,453
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,530 spent per student, an estimated $6,437 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
48%
State government
36.1%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
River Oaks ElementaryCarolina Forest ElementaryOcean Bay ElementaryMyrtle Beach Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
North Myrtle Beach MiddleTen Oaks MiddleMyrtle Beach MiddleSt. James Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Carolina Forest HighSt. James HighSocastee HighConway High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHorry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHorry 01 →
Phone: (843)839-7148
NCES ID: 450249000640
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Myrtle Beach seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Horry 01
High
Carolina Forest High
3,059 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
St. James High
1,837 students · 09–12
● 38 opp52% FRL
High
Socastee High
1,719 students · 09–12
● 39 opp60% FRL
High
Conway High
1,713 students · 09–12
● 37 opp81% FRL
High
North Myrtle Beach High
1,643 students · 09–12
● 34 opp63% FRL
Elem
River Oaks Elementary
1,314 students · PK–05
61% FRL
Mid
North Myrtle Beach Middle
1,286 students · 06–08
● 34 opp70% FRL
Elem
Carolina Forest Elementary
1,246 students · PK–05
68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.