Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Ocean Bay Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ocean Bay Middle School's student population of 763 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Bay Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
11%
31%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Bay Middle School's ranking?
Ocean Bay Middle School is ranked #402 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ocean Bay Middle School often compared to?
Ocean Bay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ten Oaks Middle School, Myrtle Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ocean Bay Middle School?
763 students attend Ocean Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ocean Bay Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Bay Middle School?
Ocean Bay Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Bay Middle School offer ?
Ocean Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Bay Middle School part of?
Ocean Bay Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
Ocean bay is a nice school I like it I don't want to go to the new middle school beacause you guys are the nicest people on earth I ever met
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