Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, Forestbrook Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Forestbrook Middle serves the southern part of Myrtle Beach, SC, covering an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. It typically takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.2 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forestbrook Middle School's student population of 816 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
816 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Forestbrook Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestbrook Middle School is 0.61, 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
#607 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
54%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestbrook Middle School's ranking?
Forestbrook Middle School is ranked #607 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Forestbrook Middle School often compared to?
Forestbrook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James Middle School, Ocean Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Forestbrook Middle School?
816 students attend Forestbrook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Forestbrook Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestbrook Middle School?
Forestbrook Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestbrook Middle School offer ?
Forestbrook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forestbrook Middle School part of?
Forestbrook Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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