Very Good
#409 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 35% in state
Carolina Forest High
High School · Horry 01 · Myrtle Beach, SC
A Horry 01 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carolina Forest High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carolina Forest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,796/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,909
Median home value
$320,400
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hcs Scholars Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Myrtle BeachPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #22 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carolina Forest High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carolina Forest High
Carolina Forest High is a public high school in Myrtle Beach, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 3,181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Forest High
What grades does Carolina Forest High serve?
Carolina Forest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carolina Forest High?
Carolina Forest High has an enrollment of approximately 3,181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carolina Forest High rank in SC?
Carolina Forest High ranks #409 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carolina Forest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Forest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carolina Forest High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carolina Forest High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carolina Forest High a charter school?
No, Carolina Forest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carolina Forest High a Title I school?
No, Carolina Forest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carolina Forest High?
44.7% of students at Carolina Forest High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (843) 236-7997
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29579)
- 53,699
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29579; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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