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Socastee High School

#2 in Niche Standout High Schools in Myrtle Beach Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 315 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Socastee High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Myrtle Beach, SC. It has 1,731 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
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    (843) 293-2513
    4900 Socastee Boulevard
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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    Socastee High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    79%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    81%
    Average SAT
    1190
    263 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    115 responses
    AP Enrollment
    11%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $46,177
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $932
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $157,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 90 responses
    Report
    • Pep rally's
      21%
    • Football
      17%
    • Senior Prank
      12%
    • Senior Skip Day
      10%
    • The Man Show
      7%
    • Grad Nite
      6%
    • Miss Socastee Pageant
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,731
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    39%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.28 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.28 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.28 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $59,603
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.8%
    66%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.38 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.38 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,620/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.41 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.41 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.41 responses
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    Socastee High School Reviews

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    I graduated from Socastee 2 years ago in 2017. While the athletics program has had a few minor kinks over the past 4 years, the school thrives in every other aspect. The students are surprisingly kind as well as the instructors. The diversity is fairly mixed with a slight majority of white/Caucasian's. The instructors are all prepared and have insight on how to better a young man/woman for their future. There are nearly 80 clubs and activities combined, all of which are renowned. The food is just like grandma used to make, and the culture is great! Besides the few mistakes the athletics program made the school is phenomenal and should be promoted as such as far as I am concerned.
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    I enjoyed being involved in my school, I am part of 3 honor societies and history club. History club is a great club to get involved in especially if you like history. Last year we went to Ft. Sumter and 2 plantations and this year we are going to Patriot's point and we just cleaned up part of a plantation! Most of the teachers I have had throughout my 4 years have been great and they are very kind people. At Socastee we have a great AP and IB program, I take AP and my AP US History teacher was a great teacher and he helped me prepare as much as I could for the upcoming exam which lead me to get a 5!
    My years at Socastee High has been an amazing experience. Socastee definitely has The best teachers, counselors and administrators, all who wants to see you become successful in life. The teachers are always helping students by willingly to stay after school or be there before school starts to help you. I love Socastee High!