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.
The Oak II with a Bonus Room offers 4 Bedrooms with 3 bathrooms over 1700 square feet of living space. Designer kitchen featuring stainless Steel appliances, profiled Ari...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kevin Crawford () from Listing Office: The Beverly Group.
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.
Welcome to easy coastal living in Forestbrook Estates, where lakefront living meets everyday convenience just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, golf, and entertainm...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lawton Fulford (Cell: 843-655-4992) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores.
*4 bedroom, 2.5 baths *Open concept great room, dining room and kitchen *First floor primary bedroom with walk in closet, double vanity, and 5' shower *Kitchen with cente...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
This is a short sale property. Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom,3-bath single-family home in the sought-after community of The Vistas at Sun Colony. This beautiful hom...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The TJ O'Brien Team (Cell: 843-222-2591) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores.
Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home with a welcoming open layout. The spacious living and dining areas seamlessly connect to the modern kitchen, mak...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sean Kenny () from Listing Office: CPG Inc. dba Mungo Homes.
The Pickens is a thoughtfully designed two-story home offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious loft, with room for everyone to live, work, and gather comfortabl...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brian McGrath () from Listing Office: CPG Inc. dba Mungo Homes.
Welcome to your beautifully maintained Cali plan, a spacious four-bedroom, two bathroom, single-level home in Conway offering an open-concept layout, pond views, and an i...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ryan Mandigo () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
Nestled in a park-like setting with sidewalk-lined streets, Meadows Edge offers the lowest price new homes with community pool and just minutes to Coastal Carolina Univer...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Martinez () from Listing Office: NVR Ryan Homes.
INCLUDED FEATURES: Full-yard irrigation system, spray foam insulation throughout, 9’ ceilings on the first floor, and smart home technology. The kitchen is equipped with ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Downing () from Listing Office: Meritage Homes of the Carolina.

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