Myrtle Beach Middle

3101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

1,124 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Myrtle Beach Middle School, located on Seahawk Way, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Horry County School District. As a key middle school in the area, it is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for students during their transitional adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

The school is well-known for its "Seahawk" pride, which helps cultivate a strong sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student body. By focusing on a supportive learning environment, Myrtle Beach Middle strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits. Its central location in Myrtle Beach makes it a vital hub for local families, providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and development.

1,124

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myrtle Beach Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	341
Black	269
Asian	13
Two or More	90
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
405 (36.0 %)
Hispanic
341 (30.3 %)
Black
269 (23.9 %)
Two or More
90 (8.0 %)
Asian
13 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)448-3932
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 372

Grade 7 355

Grade 8 397