Best Schools in Horry County, SC
Horry County, SC has a total of 80 schools including 27 high schools, 17 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 54,290 students attend Horry County, SC schools. On average, schools in Horry County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Horry County, SC
Horry County, SC has 27 high schools with 18,790 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Horry County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hcs Early College High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
2. St. James High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Waccamaw High
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
4. Carolina Forest High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
5. Socastee High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
6. Myrtle Beach High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
7. North Myrtle Beach High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
8. Aynor High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
9. Loris High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
10. Conway High
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1713 Students
Best Middle Schools in Horry County, SC
Horry County, SC has 17 middle schools with 12,918 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Horry County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Bay Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
2. St. James Intermediate
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
3. Waccamaw Intermediate
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Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 420 Students
4. Socastee Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students
5. Ten Oaks Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1134 Students
6. North Myrtle Beach Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
7. Forestbrook Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
8. Black Water Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
9. Aynor Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
10. Whittemore Park Middle
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 892 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Horry County, SC
Horry County, SC has 35 elementary schools with 22,582 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Horry County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ocean Bay Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1054 Students
2. Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
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Horry 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 314 Students
3. St. James Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 844 Students
4. Lakewood Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
5. Burgess Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 711 Students
6. Midland Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
7. Forestbrook Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 881 Students
8. Ocean Drive Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
9. River Oaks Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1314 Students
10. Seaside Elementary
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Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Horry County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Horry County, SC has a total population of 351,029 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Horry County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Horry County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Horry County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Horry County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Horry County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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