Serving 930 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forestbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forestbrook Elementary serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forestbrook Elementary School's student population of 930 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
930 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Forestbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestbrook Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Forestbrook Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Forestbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Forestbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolina Forest Elementary School, Ocean Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Forestbrook Elementary School?
930 students attend Forestbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forestbrook Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestbrook Elementary School?
Forestbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestbrook Elementary School offer ?
Forestbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forestbrook Elementary School part of?
Forestbrook Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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