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 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: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to beautiful Shaftesbury Meadows, where comfort, style, and golf course living come together! The large 2 story Wayfare floorplan is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John Noel () from Listing Office: DFH Realty Georgia, LLC.
439 Brandymill Blvd is a beautiful 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom Home located in the desirable BrandyMill Subdivision. LOW HOA! SINGLE LEVEL! Huge almost 1/4 acre lot with lots o...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Radha Herring () from Listing Office: Watermark Real Estate Group.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, single owner, 4-bedroom and 2.5-bath home situated on a spacious corner lot in the Avalon community in Carolina Forest. Offering o...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Salty Air Agents () from Listing Office: Coastal Cove Realty Group.
Welcome home to Waterfall Villages in Little River! This like-new 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers both comfort and privacy, backing up to peaceful wooded views. Inside...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Bellamy Team () from Listing Office: CENTURY 21 Thomas.
Welcome to this spacious, never-before-lived-in home offering the perfect blend of new construction peace of mind and thoughtful aftermarket upgrades. With beautiful mode...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Meghan Settle () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
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: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to Sandrigde Park, located in Little River. The area is known for their deep-sea fishing charters, fresh seafood, and their famous Blue Crab Festival. This area i...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to Sandrigde Park, located in Little River. The area is known for their deep-sea fishing charters, fresh seafood, and their famous Blue Crab Festival. This area i...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Lang () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to Sandrigde Park, located in Little River. The area is known for their deep-sea fishing charters, fresh seafood, and their famous Blue Crab Festival. This area i...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.

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