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Carolina Forest High School

Myrtle Beach, SC


Carolina Forest High School
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC  29579
Phone: 843-236-7997
Horry County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
7  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,059
Type: Regular School
Carolina Forest High School

Carolina Forest High School



Metro Area Ranking

#3
Metro Area High School Ranking: Carolina Forest High School is ranked #3 out of 9 of the best high schools in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas (67th percentile). Cick the link to see all 9 high schools.

State Ranking

#68
Statewide High School Ranking: Carolina Forest High School is ranked #68 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (62nd percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Carolina Forest High School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Horry County, SC. Carolina Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,059 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 17.2 48th 17.0
Math 18.6 53rd 18.0
Reading 19.6 60th 19.2
Science 19 54th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Carolina Forest High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 82.07 77.62
Algebra 1 71.50 69.07
Biology 1 73.47 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 541
Math 530
Composite Score 1071
SAT Participation Rate 48 %

Carolina Forest High had an average SAT score of 1071 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #29 out of 225 SC high schools (87th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Carolina Forest High was 48% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 78% - Carolina Forest High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 78% - Carolina Forest High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Carolina Forest Elementary School
1.6 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Black Water Middle School
2.4 miles Conway 6-8
Forestbrook Elementary School
3.6 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Waccamaw Elementary School
3.8 miles Conway PK-5
Ten Oaks Middle School
4.2 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
Forestbrook Middle School
4.3 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
4.5 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
River Oaks Elementary School
4.9 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Ocean Bay Middle School
10 
6.0 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
South Conway Elementary School
6.0 miles Conway PK-5
Ocean Bay Elementary School
10 
6.1 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Conway Elementary School
6.4 miles Conway PK-5
Conway Middle School
6.6 miles Conway 6-8
Socastee High School
6.7 miles Myrtle Beach 9-12
Socastee Elementary School
6.8 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Carolina Forest Elementary School
1.6 miles PK-5
Black Water Middle School
2.4 miles 6-8
Forestbrook Elementary School
3.6 miles PK-5
Waccamaw Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Ten Oaks Middle School
4.2 miles 6-8
Forestbrook Middle School
4.3 miles 6-8
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
4.5 miles PK-5
River Oaks Elementary School
4.9 miles PK-5
Ocean Bay Middle School
10 
6.0 miles 6-8
South Conway Elementary School
6.0 miles PK-5
Ocean Bay Elementary School
10 
6.1 miles PK-5
Conway Elementary School
6.4 miles PK-5
Conway Middle School
6.6 miles 6-8
Socastee High School
6.7 miles 9-12
Socastee Elementary School
6.8 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
6.1 miles Myrtle Beach K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
6.1 miles K-8