For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,454 students in 29577, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC are Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29577 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29577, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29577, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Gr: K-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Myrtle Beach Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-3932
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
29577, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Gr: 2-3 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Gr: 4-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Gr: PK-1 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29577, SC include Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter and Myrtle Beach Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29577?
2 public middle schools are located in 29577.
What is the racial composition of students in 29577?
29577 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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