Ocean Bay Middle

905 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

801 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ocean Bay Middle School, located on International Drive in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a key component of the Horry County School District. Serving students in the growing Carolina Forest area, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a rigorous academic environment. The school typically emphasizes a comprehensive middle-school experience that balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, sports programs, and extracurricular clubs designed to support the developmental needs of early adolescents.

As part of the Carolina Forest community, Ocean Bay Middle is often characterized by its focus on community engagement and technological integration in the classroom. The school strives to prepare its student body for the transition to high school by promoting character development, academic achievement, and social responsibility. With its strategic location, the school serves a diverse and expanding suburban population, working to maintain high performance standards while providing a supportive environment for students to explore their interests and build foundational skills.

801

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Bay Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	108
Black	70
Asian	18
Two or More	47

White
558 (69.7%)
Hispanic
108 (13.5%)
Black
70 (8.7%)
Two or More
47 (5.9%)
Asian
18 (2.2%)

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)903-8420
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 6 251

Grade 7 296

Grade 8 254