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River Oaks Elementary School

700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 1,314 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#266 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Oaks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Oaks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
1,314 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River Oaks Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.

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5   6/30/2018
This is an awesome school with a very professional, caring, and qualified staff!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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