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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Contemporary townhome living with a low-country water view! Our Lawson is a two-story single family villa style home, offering the perfect blend of comfort and flexibilit...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hayden Kram () from Listing Office: DRB Group South Carolina, LLC.
Lock-and-leave luxury with a pond view! This Lawson floor plan is a spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, two-story single family villa style home, offering the perfect blend of ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Hayden Kram () from Listing Office: DRB Group South Carolina, LLC.
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.
Located in the heart of Aynor on just under a half-acre with NO HOA, this new construction home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a Bonus room with a walk-in closet an...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Julia Ferrell () from Listing Office: The Beverly Group.
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.
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.
"This is a Short Sale property". Built in 2022, this stunning home in Heritage Preserve is truly move-in ready. Located just minutes from Conway and only a short drive to...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Cheryl Morales () from Listing Office: Vylla Home, Inc.
ASK ABOUT THE SELLER CREDIT - use how you choose: closing costs, your rate, or just getting settled in! You're not going to spend your first year here fixing things. Thi...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Living Coastal Team () from Listing Office: Intracoastal Realty.
Why wait for new construction when you can own this beautifully maintained one-year-old home that feels practically brand new? This inviting one-story floor plan offers c...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brittany Hipple () from Listing Office: The Firm Real Estate Company.
Welcome to Sandridge 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: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.

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