According to the most recent statewide rankings and proficiency data, some of Horry County’s strongest public elementary schools include Ocean Bay Elementary and St. James Elementary, consistently among the highest-performing schools locally. Forestbrook Elementary also ranks highly in academic proficiency.
Source: Public School Review
For high school, HCS Early College High School tops many 2025–26 lists, with St. James High School and Carolina Forest High School also among the county’s most highly rated options. Local favorites like Socastee High School continue to perform well too.
Source: Public School Review
And for families pursuing advanced academic pathways, HCS Scholars Academy recently earned the #1 state report card score among all South Carolina schools.
Source: Coastal Carolina University
Use the search sidebar to find homes zoned for these schools — or contact one of our agents for up-to-the-minute attendance boundary maps and school performance details.
FULLY RENOVATED 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Loris! Offering the perfect blend of modern updates and small-town charm this home features an open floor plan,...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Collins Team () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
NOT A MOBILE HOME. Great floor plan for a multigenerational household or an extended family. Well-maintained modular home on its own land with a permanent foundation—land...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Dan Koenig () from Listing Office: Power House Realty.
This Whitetail Plan is ready for an August 2026 Move-In! All Appliances Included! The first floor of this two-story home shares a spacious open layout between the kitchen...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Chloe Johnso Lineberry () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.
Move-In Ready August 2026! Welcome to the Whitetail at Birchwood—a thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home that blends comfort, space, and modern convenience. The...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Douglas Martin () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.
Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage, located in the desirable Arbor Glen community in Longs, SC Inside you'll find an open-concept floor plan featu...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Beth Ross (Cell: 843-333-6113) from Listing Office: Carolina Pines Realty.
Bright and well-positioned in Blue Pride Estates, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open floor plan with abundant natural lighting, defined living spaces, and an atta...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Christopher Lawrence () from Listing Office: Trillionaire Realty.
Comfortable, inviting, and full of potential, this Conway home offers the kind of space that adapts to the way you live. Nestled in the Macala Acres neighborhood and just...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hyia Pruger (Cell: 843-467-5960) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores.
Welcome to Valley Ridge, a new community of single-family homes offering a relaxed setting in Longs with convenient access to shopping, dining, golf, recreation and the b...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Darrell Pratt () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.
This thoughtfully designed one level home is one of our most popular floor plans! With an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen, this home is bright, spacious...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Renee Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Opportunity awaits at 4792 Quiet Avenue in Conway! Set on approximately 1.99 acres with no HOA, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, privacy, and plenty of potential...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Joe Scaturro (Cell: 843-798-8333) from Listing Office: Keller Williams The Forturro Group.

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