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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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Julie Mercer () from Listing Office: WJH LLC.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Mackenzie Jones (Cell: 315-730-3067) from Listing Office: Greyfeather Group EXP Realty.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Alexandra Osborn (108773: 831-801-1619) from Listing Office: EXP Realty 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: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
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