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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Looking for a newer home with plenty of space, a private tree-lined backyard, natural gas, and community amenities—all while keeping Myrtle Beach and Downtown Conway with...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Derrick Legacy Team (Cell: 843-360-0336) from Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC.
This beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath DR Horton Arden plan in the sought-after Oyster Bluff community of Myrtle Beach offers the perfect blend of style, space, an...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Mills Group Team () from Listing Office: Century 21 Barefoot Realty.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: David Saracino () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Dockside.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to the Iris, a beautiful two-story home, in Somerset, located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. This stunning new construction home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathro...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John Maher () from Listing Office: Beazer Homes LLC.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Lang () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Lang () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Brand new construction on a spacious homesite with NO HOA, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac yet just a short drive from the beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carmen Hiatt () from Listing Office: New Home Star Coastal LLC.
Welcome home. This is a newly renovated home in a very nice quite subdivision with great neighbors. Less than 10 minutes away from North Myrtle Beach. Downstairs include...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: James Jimmy Griffith () from Listing Office: Beach & Forest Realty.

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