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Best Schools in the Myrtle Beach, SC Area

Are you searching for information on the best schools in the greater Myrtle Beach, SC area? CarolinaSchoolHub offfers rankings on 48 schools in the Myrtle Beach Metro Area, including 27 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and 9 high schools.

Click the links below for information on test scores, academic growth levels, student diversity data and much more. Get background information and see data on some of the Myrtle Beach's best high schools including St. James High School, Myrtle Beach High School, and Carolina Forest High School.

Best Elementary Schools in the Myrtle Beach, SC Area

Ocean Bay Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  1,054 Students

Ocean Bay Elementary School is located in the 29579 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ocean Bay Elementary School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#60 elementary school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

Ocean Bay Elementary School

# 1 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  1,054 Students
#60 elementary school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

St. James Elementary School

# 2 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-4  ⋅  844 Students

St. James Elementary School is located in the 29588 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. James Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#73 elementary school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

St. James Elementary School

# 2 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-4  ⋅  844 Students
#73 elementary school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Carolina Forest Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  1,246 Students

Carolina Forest Elementary School is located in the 29579 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Forest Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#94 elementary school in South Carolina
(86th percentile in state)

Carolina Forest Elementary School

# 3 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  1,246 Students
#94 elementary school in South Carolina
(86th percentile in state)

Ocean Drive Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
North Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  827 Students

Ocean Drive Elementary School is located in the 29582 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ocean Drive Elementary School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#102 elementary school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Ocean Drive Elementary School

# 4 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
North Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: PK-5  ⋅  827 Students
#102 elementary school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter

# 5 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  314 Students

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is located in the 29577 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#104 elementary school in South Carolina
(84th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter

# 5 Elementary School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  314 Students
#104 elementary school in South Carolina
(84th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL
Click here to see all 27 of the best elementary schools in Myrtle Beach

Best Middle Schools in the Myrtle Beach, SC Area

Ocean Bay Middle School

# 1 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  715 Students

Ocean Bay Middle School is located in the 29579 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ocean Bay Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#18 middle school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Ocean Bay Middle School

# 1 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  715 Students
#18 middle school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Socastee Middle School

# 2 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  558 Students

Socastee Middle School is located in the 29588 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Socastee Middle School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#31 middle school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Socastee Middle School

# 2 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  558 Students
#31 middle school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Ten Oaks Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  1,134 Students

Ten Oaks Middle School is located in the 29579 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ten Oaks Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#44 middle school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Ten Oaks Middle School

# 3 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  1,134 Students
#44 middle school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter

# 4 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  314 Students

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is located in the 29577 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#45 middle school in South Carolina
(86th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter

# 4 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: K-8  ⋅  314 Students
#45 middle school in South Carolina
(86th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

St. James Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  920 Students

St. James Middle School is located in the 29588 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. James Middle School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#48 middle school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

St. James Middle School

# 5 Middle School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 6-8  ⋅  920 Students
#48 middle school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)
Click here to see all 14 of the best middle schools in Myrtle Beach

Best High Schools in the Myrtle Beach, SC Area

St. James High School

# 1 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Murrells Inlet, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,837 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

St. James High School is located in the 29576 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. James High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#59 high school in South Carolina
(67th percentile in state)

St. James High School

# 1 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Murrells Inlet, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,837 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#59 high school in South Carolina
(67th percentile in state)

Myrtle Beach High School

# 2 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,633 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Myrtle Beach High School is located in the 29577 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Myrtle Beach High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#66 high school in South Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

Myrtle Beach High School

# 2 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,633 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#66 high school in South Carolina
(63rd percentile in state)

Carolina Forest High School

# 3 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,059 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Carolina Forest High School is located in the 29579 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Forest High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#68 high school in South Carolina
(62nd percentile in state)

Carolina Forest High School

# 3 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  3,059 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#68 high school in South Carolina
(62nd percentile in state)

Socastee High School

# 4 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,719 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Socastee High School is located in the 29588 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Socastee High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#74 high school in South Carolina
(59th percentile in state)

Socastee High School

# 4 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Myrtle Beach, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,719 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#74 high school in South Carolina
(59th percentile in state)

Aynor High School

# 5 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Aynor, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  882 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Aynor High School is located in the 29511 ZIP Code area of Horry County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Aynor High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#86 high school in South Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)

Aynor High School

# 5 High School in Myrtle Beach Area
Aynor, SC (Horry County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  882 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#86 high school in South Carolina
(52nd percentile in state)
Click here to see all 9 of the best high schools in Myrtle Beach

Best Public Schools in Myrtle Beach

You can click the links above for more information on each of these schools. We have data on some of the best schools in the Myrtle Beach area - including Ocean Bay Middle School, Ocean Bay Elementary School, Socastee Middle School, and St. James Elementary School. The rankings above are based on schools in the greater Myrtle Beach area - including the following counties:

Rankings for the best public schools in the Myrtle Beach area 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.