MYRTLE BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Myrtle Beach Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 820 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Myrtle Beach Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Myrtle Beach Primary School, located at 612 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Horry County School District, the school is specifically dedicated to students in the earliest stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on prekindergarten through grade one. The facility is designed to foster a nurturing and structured environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional development during these critical formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Myrtle Beach Primary is recognized for creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school staff works to build a strong educational baseline, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to elementary-level schooling. By prioritizing foundational learning and a supportive school culture, Myrtle Beach Primary plays a vital role in the long-term academic success of children within the Myrtle Beach area.

For more information, contact Myrtle Beach Primary at (843) 448-1658 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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MYRTLE BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 820 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Horry 01
Total Students:
820
Teachers:
50.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 820 students

Hispanic/Latino
31.1%
White
30.4%
Black or African American
27.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.