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Socastee High School

Myrtle Beach, SC


Socastee High School
4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC  29588
Phone: 843-293-2513
Horry County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,719
Type: Regular School
Socastee High School

Socastee High School



Metro Area Ranking

#4
Metro Area High School Ranking: Socastee High School is ranked #4 out of 9 of the best high schools in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas (56th percentile). Cick the link to see all 9 high schools.

State Ranking

#74
Statewide High School Ranking: Socastee High School is ranked #74 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (59th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Socastee High School is a 6-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. Socastee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,719 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 18.4 51st 18.0
Reading 18.8 51st 19.2
Science 18.7 50th 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 Socastee 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 79.90 77.62
Algebra 1 64.37 69.07
Biology 1 71.47 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 553
Math 527
Composite Score 1080
SAT Participation Rate 58 %

Socastee High had an average SAT score of 1080 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #24 out of 225 SC high schools (89th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Socastee High was 58% 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
 84% - Socastee High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 84% - Socastee 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
Socastee Elementary School
0.2 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Forestbrook Middle School
2.4 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
Socastee Middle School
10 
3.3 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
3.4 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
St. James Intermediate School
3.5 miles Myrtle Beach 5-6
Lakewood Elementary School
3.5 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Burgess Elementary School
3.5 miles Myrtle Beach PK-4
St. James Elementary School
4.7 miles Myrtle Beach PK-4
St. James Middle School
4.8 miles Myrtle Beach 6-8
St. James High School
5.7 miles Murrells Inlet 9-12
Carolina Forest Elementary School
5.8 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Seaside Elementary School
5.9 miles Garden City PK-4
Forestbrook Elementary School
6.6 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
Carolina Forest High School
6.7 miles Myrtle Beach 9-12
River Oaks Elementary School
6.9 miles Myrtle Beach PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Socastee Elementary School
0.2 miles PK-5
Forestbrook Middle School
2.4 miles 6-8
Socastee Middle School
10 
3.3 miles 6-8
Palmetto Bays Elementary School
3.4 miles PK-5
St. James Intermediate School
3.5 miles 5-6
Lakewood Elementary School
3.5 miles PK-5
Burgess Elementary School
3.5 miles PK-4
St. James Elementary School
4.7 miles PK-4
St. James Middle School
4.8 miles 6-8
St. James High School
5.7 miles 9-12
Carolina Forest Elementary School
5.8 miles PK-5
Seaside Elementary School
5.9 miles PK-4
Forestbrook Elementary School
6.6 miles PK-5
Carolina Forest High School
6.7 miles 9-12
River Oaks Elementary School
6.9 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
3.0 miles Myrtle Beach K-8
Coastal Montessori Charter School
14.4 miles Pawleys Island 1-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
3.0 miles K-8
Coastal Montessori Charter School
14.4 miles 1-8