Overview

Palmetto Bays Elementary School is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 34 elementary schools in Horry County Schools.
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School Rating

Palmetto Bays Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in South Carolina with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

8900 South Carolina 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
School leader: Ms Dawn McKinney
(843) 236-6200
(843) 236-7900
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