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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Spacious, stylish, and designed for today’s lifestyle! The Galen model offers four bedrooms, two and a half baths, an open-concept floor plan, and smart home technology. ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Renee Holder () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
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.
The Galen floor plan, a spacious and stylish two story home perfect for modern living. The first floor features a bright and airy, open concept layout that seamlessly con...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Introducing the Robie, a contemporary single-family home. This modern two-story floorplan boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 2300 sq ft. of living space, and a 2-car ga...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
This is a Short Sale property. Charming four-bedroom, two-bath, single-level home featuring a beautiful open-concept living area ideal for entertaining. Includes a spacio...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The DeForrest Team () from Listing Office: INNOVATE Real Estate.
This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in the desirable Forestbrook Estates community and offers peaceful pond views from the newly screened rear po...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Levy () from Listing Office: Century 21 The Harrelson Group.
WELCOME TO WOODLAND VALLEY! Looking for a beautiful, move-in-ready home in a peaceful, friendly community? This like-new home in desirable Woodland Valley Golf Communit...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Patty Cox () from Listing Office: CENTURY 21 Thomas.
Room to spread out, space to make your own, and a private backyard ready to enjoy! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a flexible floor plan with comfortable living, din...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carolyn Robertson () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group DocksideSouth.
Welcome to 530 Ambrosia Loop, nestled in the highly sought-after Fox Horn community in the heart of Myrtle Beach! This charming two-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home of...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mengjia Xia () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
Welcome to effortless coastal living in the heart of Little River at 780 Wapama St. in the neighborhood of Waterfall villages. This newly built beautifully maintained 5-...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Asbury Coastal Group (Office: 843-903-4400) from Listing Office: CB Sea Coast Advantage CF.

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