Socastee Middle

151 Sheffield Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

558 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Socastee Middle School, located on Socastee Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Horry County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Socastee Middle emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personal growth. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which help to build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive culture where every student is empowered to explore their interests, achieve their academic potential, and contribute positively to the Socastee community.

558

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Socastee Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	65
Black	49
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
387 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (11.6 %)
Black
49 (8.8 %)
Two or More
36 (6.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)903-6051
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 188

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 191