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.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Renee Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Renee Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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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...
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