Myrtle Beach Primary

Myrtle Beach Primary serves 675 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Myrtle Beach Primary's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Myrtle Beach Primary is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Myrtle Beach Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Myrtle Beach Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
31%
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White
35%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Myrtle Beach Primary and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Myrtle Beach Primary and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Myrtle Beach Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Myrtle Beach Primary?
675 students attend Myrtle Beach Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Myrtle Beach Primary students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myrtle Beach Primary?
Myrtle Beach Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Beach Primary offer ?
Myrtle Beach Primary offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Myrtle Beach Primary part of?
Myrtle Beach Primary is part of Horry 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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