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.
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.
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.
Located near Longs, Evington Place provides easy access to everyday essentials and top local destinations. Homeowners will enjoy close proximity to North Myrtle Beach, Ch...
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.
Investor Alert or Handy Homeowner Special! This spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in the desirable Cimerron Plantation community of Socastee is bursting with potential ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Shane Stillinger (Cell: 843-687-5774) from Listing Office: RE/MAX Southern Shores GC.
This beautiful Galen floor plan offers an open flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, making it perfect for entertaining and everyday living. A flex room off...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lynn Blevins () from Listing Office: Realty ONE Group DocksideSouth.
This beautifully maintained home is located in the highly sought-after Arrowhead Golf Community and offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and golf cours...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Schmidt & Frasher Team () from Listing Office: Keller Williams Innovate South.
Major Price Improvement! Welcome home! Tucked away in the quiet, low-HOA North Village community, 2820 Desert Rose St is waiting for you. This move-in-ready single-level ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Taylor Sweat (Cell: 843-267-9404) from Listing Office: Greyfeather Group EXP Realty.
Located near Longs, Evington Place provides easy access to everyday essentials and top local destinations. Homeowners will enjoy close proximity to North Myrtle Beach, Ch...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Leslie Sanders () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to 413 Paul Street, a spacious and charming lowcountry home situated just outside of Downtown Conway. Approaching the home on a spacious, fenced lot with no HOA, ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Anderson Team () from Listing Office: Spero Realty.

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