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.
Welcome to 504 Ridge St, a beautifully remodeled home ideally located in the heart of Conway! This move-in-ready property offers the perfect combination of modern updates...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Alexander Barrientos Fierros () from Listing Office: Century 21 The Harrelson Group.
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.
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.
This Whitetail Plan is ready for an October 2026 Move-In! All Appliances Included! The first floor of this two-story home shares a spacious open layout between the kitche...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Chloe Johnson () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.
This charming brick ranch style home is packed with character, space and functionality! Situated on a beautiful .87 acre corner lot, this property offers the perfect blen...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leigh Anne Jones (admin@duncangroupproperties.com) from Listing Office: Duncan Group Properties, LLC.
Littleton Plan Available for an November Move In! For added move-in-ready convenience, this home includes stainless-steel kitchen appliances, refrigerator, washer and dry...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Holly Wittschen () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.
WELCOME TO ARBOR GLEN! Discover comfortable, spacious living in this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering approximately 1,850 heated square feet, an attached 2-car garage, and...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Beth Ross (Cell: 843-333-6113) from Listing Office: Carolina Pines Realty.
Nice country home recent repairs made new HVAV , Water line replaced, Crawl space encapsulated, Large yard area, chicken coup. Short distance to down town Loris. Great va...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Timothy Gabriel () from Listing Office: Gabriel Financial Real Estate.
Why UCLA Upper Conway/Lower Aynor? *Peaceful, low-traffic living with larger homesites *Modern new construction *Convenient access to Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Highway 50...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Williams () from Listing Office: Starlight Homes.

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