Best Schools in Horry County, SC
Horry County, SC has 71 public schools (14 high, 15 middle, 34 elementary) serving 51,468 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Horry County, SC
The top high schools in Horry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hcs Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
2. North Myrtle Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
3. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
4. Aynor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
5. Carolina Forest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
6. Waccamaw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
7. Socastee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1719 Students
8. Palmetto Academy Of Learning Motorsports (palm)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
9. Coastal Leadership Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone Charters Association • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
10. Conway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1713 Students
Best Middle Schools in Horry County, SC
The top middle schools in Horry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waccamaw Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 420 Students
2. Waccamaw Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Ocean Bay Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
4. Ten Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1134 Students
5. Socastee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students
6. St. James Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 861 Students
7. North Myrtle Beach Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
8. St. James Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 920 Students
9. Aynor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
10. Conway Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Horry County, SC
The top elementary schools in Horry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 314 Students
2. St. James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 844 Students
3. Waccamaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Georgetown 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 519 Students
4. Ocean Bay Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1054 Students
5. Kingston Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
6. Seaside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 432 Students
7. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
8. Ocean Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
9. Lakewood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 880 Students
10. Forestbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Horry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 881 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
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Horry County, SC
How many schools are in Horry County, SC?
Horry County, SC has 71 public schools: 14 high schools, 15 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 51,468 students in total.
How do schools in Horry County perform on state tests?
On average, 71 schools in Horry County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Horry County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Horry County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Horry County
10 places in Horry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Myrtle Beach (24)
- Conway (13)
- Little River (4)
- Loris (4)
- Aynor (2)
- Galivants Ferry (2)
- Green Sea (2)
- Garden City (1)
- Murrells Inlet (1)
- North Myrtle Beach (1)
School districts (1)
- Horry 01 (55 schools)