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
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Built in 2022 and offering exceptional value, this move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Woodland Farms combines modern design, smart-home convenience, and spacious l...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Heather Morse () from Listing Office: Carson Realty Group.
Bring all offers to 464 Dandelion Lane in the highly sought-after Avalon community of Carolina Forest! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,960 heated square feet with ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Pivot Properties Team (Cell: 843-582-8250) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate South.
Tucked into a quiet corner of Tupelo Park, just off Highway 90 in Longs, this 2024-built Hartford floor plan offers the ease of nearly new construction without the wait o...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Deven Lee () from Listing Office: Peace Sotheby's Int Realty NMB.
Welcome to Ravenloft! Experience this spacious two level home with a large, open concept great room and kitchen providing plenty of room to entertain. Sliding glass door...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
POND IN REAR , UP GRADE,4 BEDROOM MOP SINK ADDED TO GARAGE Added a concrete pad to the gill outside of the screened rear porch Split bedroom
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Christine LeFont () from Listing Office: Carolina One Real Estate MB.
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: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Thomas Shoupe () from Listing Office: Opendoor Brokerage LLC.
Welcome to Sutton Farm in Loris, SC. The community’s location puts you just a short drive away from Longs, Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and other nearb...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Renee Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
The Galen floor plan features an open flow between the kitchen, dining and living area that is great for entertaining. The well-designed floorplan offers the open concept...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
This Harrisburg is 4-bedroom 2 bath will be ready in October 2026.
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Billy Deagan Jr () from Listing Office: Lennar Carolinas LLC.

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