For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,454 students in 29577, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC are 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 middle schools in zipcode 29577 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29577, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29577, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,132 students
29577, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Grades: 4-5
| 740 students
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-1
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC include Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29577?
2 public middle schools are located in 29577.
What is the racial composition of students in 29577?
29577 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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