For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,459 students in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC are Carolina Forest High School, Socastee High School and Myrtle Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle Beach, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Myrtle Beach, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coastal Leadership Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolina Forest High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 9-12
| 2,973 students
Rank: #22.
Socastee High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-2513
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-2513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #44.
Coastal Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 788-9898
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 788-9898
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Arts/science/technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
895 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy
Charter School
9654 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 867-3575
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 867-3575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
620 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1774
Grades: 2-3
| 621 students
3301 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-5831
Grades: 4-5
| 740 students
612 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-1658
Grades: PK-1
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC include Carolina Forest High School, Socastee High School and Myrtle Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in Myrtle Beach, SC?
6 public high schools are located in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Myrtle Beach, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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