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Ten Oaks Middle

150 Revolutionary War Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579Horry 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,134
Students
Total enrolled
$14,530
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,134 students in grades 06–08 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,530 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Ten Oaks Middle is a very large middle in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 1,134 students. The district invests $14,530 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Ten Oaks Middle

1,134
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
70
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution583 male · 551 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 659 students
Student Composition
63%
15%
10%
9%
Asian2%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black10%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450249001680

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,530Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,530
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,393
Student Support$2,761
Administration$1,744
Operations$2,179
Other$1,453
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,530 spent per student, an estimated $6,437 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
48%
State government
36.1%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
River Oaks ElementaryCarolina Forest ElementaryOcean Bay ElementaryMyrtle Beach Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
North Myrtle Beach MiddleMyrtle Beach MiddleSt. James MiddleWhittemore Park Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Carolina Forest HighSt. James HighSocastee HighConway High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHorry County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHorry 01 →
Phone: (843)488-8896
NCES ID: 450249001680
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Myrtle Beach seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Horry 01
High
Carolina Forest High
3,059 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
St. James High
1,837 students · 09–12
● 38 opp52% FRL
High
Socastee High
1,719 students · 09–12
● 39 opp60% FRL
High
Conway High
1,713 students · 09–12
● 37 opp81% FRL
High
North Myrtle Beach High
1,643 students · 09–12
● 34 opp63% FRL
High
Myrtle Beach High
1,633 students · 09–12
● 45 opp74% FRL
Elem
River Oaks Elementary
1,314 students · PK–05
61% FRL
Mid
North Myrtle Beach Middle
1,286 students · 06–08
● 34 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
150 Revolutionary War Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.