2019 Best Schools in the Myrtle Beach AreaAbout this List

Lowcountry Preparatory School

• Private School
• Pawleys Island, SC
• PK, K-12
• 2

Senior: All the teachers are amazing and the relationship that is built between them stays strong forever. Class sizes are small and education is very good.
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• A

• 145 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocean Bay Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 808 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Forestbrook Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5
• 2

Parent: Have only had a few issues since my son started preschool there. He's now in 5th grade. My daughter is in 2nd.
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• A-

• 1,021 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakewood Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: We love Lakewood. The teachers and staff are wonderful and there are many fun activities and programs to make learning fun. Our kids actually love school!
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• A-

• 1,076 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

HCS Early College High School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 9-12
• 87

Sophomore: I honestly think HCS Early College High school is the best school ever. Before I started attending this school, I never really liked school. Now that I’ve been going to ECHS I can’t even stand to take a break from it. The teachers are extremely nice and they actually care about us not only passing but they care about our life now and future. I have learned a lot of things from school wide outcomes to AVID and to Success and Leadership. Not only the teachers but the volunteers and even custodian workers are great. This passed year ECHS has won many awards including the National Blue Ribbon Award in Horry County. We have many clubs like Recycling, Share a Smile, Junior Civitan, Mu Alpha Thera, Disciples making Disciples, Operation Equality, and Rubicks Cube. All these club have one unique thing in commmon which is to bring everyone from diverse backgrounds together and help each one succeed.
Read 87 Reviews

• A-

• 371 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Green Sea Floyds Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 617 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palmetto Academy of Learning & Success Charter School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• K-8
• 11

Parent: The school has an accelerated academic program. They leave the school, after eighth grade, with high school credits. If the students need extra help the teachers are available for tutoring after school. Each student is encouraged and assisted in performing at the highest possible level.
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• A-

• 323 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. James High School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 9-12
• 219

Senior: I have attended St. James High School from 9th to 12th grade. Every year is better than the previous year. I have been involved in CP, Honors, and AP classes and I have always had the resources that I needed. Our principal is top notch; he always goes above and beyond to make everyone happy! Our sports teams thrive when it comes to competitiveness. Whether the football team loses a game or the soccer team wins a championships, the student body always encourages and supports them no matter what. Adding onto out fantastic sports teams, we always have an abundant variety of clubs and organizations. There are academic, political, and adventurous clubs of all sorts to provide extracurricular activities for every type of kid. St. James is not only an amazing high school, but it is extremely well rounded. My high school experience would not have been the same had I attended school somewhere else.
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• A-

• 1,646 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carolina Forest Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5
• 6

Parent: The staff are some of the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff I’ve met ever. They make sure each child feels important. Their principal is hands on and I love that!! I have no complaints
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• A-

• 1,071 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Burgess Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 839 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocean Bay Middle School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 6-8

• A-

• 1,232 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carolina Forest High School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 9-12
• 237

Junior: As a junior in Carolina Forest High School, I've generally enjoyed my time here. Most teachers are genuinely interested in helping students succeed, and it's easy to connect with them as peers and friends. A wide variety of classes is offered at the school, the food's pretty good (for public school food), and there are many extracurricular activities to enjoy!
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• A-

• 2,360 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Socastee High School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 9-12
• 292

Alum: When I started my first year in Socastee High I was trying to find my place in the world, trying to find a good footing on what I wanted to do after I graduated. To help with my decision, I did multiple activities around school and that's where that school really shines.when it comes to activities, there are a plethora of them! I mainly stayed in the arts Because that's where I really felt I could do something with myself. Now I've graduated and I have an Audition for the University of South Carolina's School of music in December! I loved every moment in that school especially with the Socastee Singers. There's community in that school and unity. When two of our own died last year the entire School was United in mourning. That's what I love about this school. We care about our own, forever and always. Because like the saying goes: "Once a brave, always a brave"
Read 292 Reviews

• A-

• 1,721 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Midland Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 537 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocean Drive Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 939 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Forestbrook Middle School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 6-8

• A-

• 1,313 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. James Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 876 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River Oaks Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 993 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. James Middle School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 6-8
• 1

High School Senior: St James High School is the absolute best school! As a Shark i see that our school is very enthusiastic. We are a well spirited group of students and staff. The staff of St James will help you fulfill any of your desires. There is a wide variety of extra curricular activities, such as sports and a multitude of clubs! I think St James is unique because even with the different cliques and groups of students, in the end we are all one huge family!
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• A-

• 1,192 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Waccamaw Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5
• 1

Niche User: The teachers engage the students in activities, make you feel at home, brighten the students imaginations and incorporate learning all in one. The want the best for their students and push hard to make sure they learn the most possible.
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• A-

• 858 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bridgewater Academy Charter School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• K-8
• 2

Parent: Truly a great school, caring teachers and a great facility over all.
I like the smaller classrooms per teacher. My son loves attending there.
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• A-

• 153 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kingston Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 527 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Conway Elementary School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 656 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 693 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Myrtle Beach Intermediate School

• Horry County Schools, SC
• 4-5

• B+

• 724 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio