A
Very Good
86/100

River Oaks Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 700 Augusta Plantation Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 84th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
1,415
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%84/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+9 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%74%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts75th percentile (list)
Black37%42%reading +8 pts, math +10 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%57%reading +6 pts, math +13 pts68th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%55%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income47%62%reading +11 pts, math +22 pts90th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Augusta Plantation Drive
City Myrtle Beach
ZIP Code 29579
District 4502490
NCES School ID 450249001603
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29579

Understanding the community around River Oaks Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,788
Per Capita Income $35,098
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $285,400
Median Rent $1,322
Owner-Occupied 71.1%
Renter-Occupied 28.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Oaks Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.2%
Hispanic/Latino 22.1%
Black 10.0%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,415
Teachers (FTE) 86.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Oaks Elementary?
River Oaks Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary?
River Oaks Elementary has 1,415 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary serve?
River Oaks Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Oaks Elementary receive per student?
River Oaks Elementary receives $14,530 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Oaks Elementary in 29579 ▼
Avg Home Value
$359,496
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,736
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
28.9%

Other Schools in 29579

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026