Ocean Bay Middle

Ocean Bay Middle, a medium-sized junior high in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, run under Horry 01, educates 801 students, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts it 29% above the typical public school in South Carolina, which averages around 622 students.

Across the 55 schools in Horry 01 (48,662 students total), Ocean Bay Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Ocean Bay Middle reports that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, 6% multiracial, 2% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Ocean Bay Middle lists 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.8:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Horry County put the typical household earns roughly $66,880 per year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Ocean Bay Middle is one of 60 public schools in Horry County (combined enrollment of about 49,639 students).

The closest other public school is Ocean Bay Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 59%: 505 students in 2018 compared to 801 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 76% to 70% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 15.3:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.