- Myrtle Beach Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Ocean Bay Middle (289 vs. 111).
- Ocean Bay Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Myrtle Beach Middle (354.5:1 vs. 235.8:1).
- Myrtle Beach Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ocean Bay Middle (192 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Myrtle Beach Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Ocean Bay Middle (289 vs. 111).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ocean Bay Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Myrtle Beach Middle (252 vs. 246).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Myrtle Beach Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ocean Bay Middle (192 vs. 83).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ocean Bay Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Myrtle Beach Middle (354.5:1 vs. 235.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Myrtle Beach Middle
$13,222.23
Ocean Bay Middle
$13,222.23
Local revenue share
Myrtle Beach Middle
48.5%
Ocean Bay Middle
48.5%
State revenue share
Myrtle Beach Middle
36.7%
Ocean Bay Middle
36.7%
Federal revenue share
Myrtle Beach Middle
14.8%
Ocean Bay Middle
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Myrtle Beach Middle
23.6%
Ocean Bay Middle
23.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Horry County
$64,623
Horry County
$64,623
Poverty rate
Horry County
12.8%
Horry County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Horry County
26.6%
Horry County
26.6%
Unemployment rate
Horry County
4.7%
Horry County
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.