Summary:
Little River, South Carolina, is served by the Horry 01 school district, which includes four public schools—two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school—serving a total of 4,549 students in grades PK-12. The district ranks in the 88th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and the schools generally perform at or above state averages, though there are notable differences between them.
North Myrtle Beach High is the clear academic leader, ranking 38th out of 245 high schools statewide with a 4-star rating. It posts exceptional scores on end-of-course exams, including 92.17% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 89.23% in English 2, both well above state averages, and its graduation rate of 89.7% exceeds the state average. The high school's main concern is chronic absenteeism at 23.9%, which is above both district and state averages. North Myrtle Beach Middle is a math powerhouse, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 exam (though this likely reflects only advanced students taking the test) and ranking 73rd out of 335 middle schools. Its strong 8th-grade math scores appear to feed directly into the high school's success.
Among the elementary schools, Waterway Elementary outperforms Riverside Elementary, ranking in the 60th percentile versus Riverside's 44th percentile. Riverside has the highest per-student spending ($14,641) but the lowest performance, suggesting funding alone doesn't drive results. All four schools have seen declining state rankings over the past three years, which may reflect increasing statewide competition. English Language Arts performance is consistently strong across all grade levels, indicating effective literacy instruction throughout the district. For parents, the secondary schools are the standout options, while the elementary schools show a clear gap that may warrant closer attention.
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