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Horry County Schools

Socastee High School

#1 in Niche Standout High Schools in Myrtle Beach Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 282 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
    B-
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    B
  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 1,626 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
Address
4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Telephone
(843) 293-2513
Website
horrycountyschools.net/pages/Horry_County_Schools

Socastee High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
83%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1180
187 responses
Average ACT
24
90 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$40,925
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$891
National
$949
Median Home Value
$150,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B-
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.23 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 87 responses
Report
  • Pep rally's
    22%
  • Football
    16%
  • Senior Prank
    13%
  • Senior Skip Day
    10%
  • Grad Nite
    6%
  • Miss Socastee Pageant
    6%
  • The Man Show
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,626
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.27 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.27 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.27 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,085
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.8%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 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
$11,751/ year
National
$12,239
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.40 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.40 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.40 responses
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Socastee High School Reviews

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Socastee is a mixed bag when it comes to teachers. Some are great, & others don't care. Regardless, the workload is intense. I do homework for 4-6 hours a day, including weekends, & barely manage to keep good grades. Any time for relaxation (necessary for burnout), is nonexistent. Much about the school could be improved. The bug problem is overwhelming, & is getting worse. The extracurriculars exclude & mock certain portions of the student population, particularly the non-white and LGBT. The provided laptops break constantly, & the food is monotonous. The same meal was offered for a month! On the bright side, the library does contain books about serious issues like mental health, global warming, & politics. It's lucky enough to contain a 3D printer, which is free to the students. While the library has a decent selection, it's saturated by teen novels, & doesn't have much good literature. Overall, my academic needs are satisfied for college, but anything else was subpar.
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When I started my first year in Socastee High I was trying to find my place in the world, trying to find a good footing on what I wanted to do after I graduated. To help with my decision, I did multiple activities around school and that's where that school really shines.when it comes to activities, there are a plethora of them! I mainly stayed in the arts Because that's where I really felt I could do something with myself. Now I've graduated and I have an Audition for the University of South Carolina's School of music in December! I loved every moment in that school especially with the Socastee Singers. There's community in that school and unity. When two of our own died last year the entire School was United in mourning. That's what I love about this school. We care about our own, forever and always. Because like the saying goes: "Once a brave, always a brave"
I absolutely adored my time at Socastee High School, as I was very involved in many clubs, sports, and organizations. The trick to enjoying your experience at Socastee is to be as involved as possible! This way, meeting new people and making great relationships becomes easy and fun. Not only is the social life at Socastee great, the academics there are fantastic. They have an International Baccalaureate program created to be rigorous in hopes of preparing students for college, as well as teachers who are willing to assist students get a great education.