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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Welcome to Carrington Woods, a conveniently located community in Longs, South Carolina, just off Highway 9. Enjoy easy access to everyday essentials, including shopping, ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Engler Group (Cell: 843-450-2535) from Listing Office: Rowles Real Estate.
Padgett Lane is a new community located near downtown Conway, SC, offers this Princess plan with added second floor. The property includes a completed 2-car garage, shake...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Roksana Musinova () from Listing Office: Hannon Group.
Welcome to the Gwinnett at Hainer Place by Mungo Homes—thoughtfully located just minutes from downtown Conway, the Riverwalk, and Collins Park, offering easy access to sh...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brian McGrath () from Listing Office: CPG Inc. dba Mungo Homes.
*4 bedroom, 2.5 baths *Open concept great room, dining room and kitchen *First floor primary bedroom with walk in closet, separate linen closet, double vanity, and 5' s...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Adam Brown () from Listing Office: DR Horton.
Welcome to 425 Cypress View Ave, a furnished 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom traditional style home located in the highly desired Woodlyn Meadows community, This one and a half ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Desiree Rowles () from Listing Office: Rowles Real Estate.
Introducing this inviting 2 story 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located in the desirable Meadows Edge community. This bright open floor plan features wood look LVP & carpet flo...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Greg Sisson Team () from Listing Office: The Ocean Forest Company.
Welcome to the Gwinnett at Hainer Place by Mungo Homes—thoughtfully located just minutes from downtown Conway, the Riverwalk, and Collins Park, offering easy access to sh...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Brian McGrath () from Listing Office: CPG Inc. dba Mungo Homes.
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 inviting one-story 4 bedroom 2 bath home showcases one of the community's most desirable floor plans, designed with both comfort and functionality in mind. The open-...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Engler Group (Cell: 843-450-2535) from Listing Office: Rowles Real Estate.
Welcome to this beautiful 2023-built, 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cali floor plan located in the desirable Vistas at Sun Colony community! This home sits on a premium pond lot. Fro...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Casie Grasso () from Listing Office: S.H. June & Associates, LLC.

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