At a glance
Reported students
1,720
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
790
Socastee High: 1,720 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,622
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Socastee High
Socastee High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Myrtle Beach. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Horry 01. NCES reports 1,720 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Socastee High
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.1%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black7.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Horry 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Conway High
High · Grades 09–12
1,724 reported students
North Myrtle Beach High
High · Grades 09–12
1,673 reported students
St. James High
High · Grades 09–12
1,826 reported students
Myrtle Beach High
High · Grades 09–12
1,510 reported students
Aynor High
High · Grades 09–12
901 reported students
Loris High
High · Grades 09–12
857 reported students
Public schools near Socastee High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal High School High · Charter · Limestone Charters Association | 09–12 | 198 | 1.5 mi |
| St. James High High · Horry 01 | 09–12 | 1,826 | 5.7 mi |
| Carolina Forest High High · Horry 01 | 09–12 | 3,176 | 6.7 mi |
| HCS Early College High High · Horry 01 | 09–12 | 360 | 7.6 mi |
| HCS Scholars Academy High High · Horry 01 | 09–12 | 209 | 7.7 mi |
| Myrtle Beach High High · Horry 01 | 09–12 | 1,510 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Socastee High
What grades does Socastee High serve?
Socastee High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Horry 01.
How many students attend Socastee High?
Socastee High reported 1,720 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,622 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Socastee High?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 1,720 students and 95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Socastee High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Socastee High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Horry 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Socastee High in?
Socastee High is part of Horry 01, based in Conway, SC, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Socastee High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coastal High School (1.5 mi), St. James High (5.7 mi), Carolina Forest High (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.