For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,161 students in 29579, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29579, SC are Ocean Bay Middle School, Ten Oaks Middle School and Bridgewater Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Bay Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8420
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Ten Oaks Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Revolutionary War Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 488-8896
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
29579, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29579, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29579, SC include Ocean Bay Middle School, Ten Oaks Middle School and Bridgewater Academy Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 29579?
3 public middle schools are located in 29579.
What is the racial composition of students in 29579?
29579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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