For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,307 students in 29577, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 335 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29577, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29577, SC are Myrtle Beach High School, Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29577 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29577, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29577, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Beach Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Myrtle Beach Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 Seahawk Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Gr: 3-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Gr: PK-K | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Gr: 1-2 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29577, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29577, SC include Myrtle Beach High School, Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29577?
6 public schools are located in 29577.
What percentage of students in 29577 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29577 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29577?
29577 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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