Carolina Forest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579 · Horry 01
#174 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#13555 of 50,301 nationally
About Carolina Forest Elementary
Carolina Forest Elementary is a public elementary located in Myrtle Beach, in the Horry 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 174th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,336.
There are 26 schools in Myrtle Beach; Carolina Forest Elementary ranks 14th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carolina Forest Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carolina Forest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students · 2.3 km away
Ten Oaks Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students · 4.9 km away
Forestbrook Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students · 5.5 km away
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students · 5.6 km away
HCS Early College High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 5.8 km away
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
125 students · 5.9 km away
Forestbrook Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
930 students · 5.9 km away
HCS Scholars Academy High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students · 6.2 km away
Black Water Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students · 6.3 km away
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Woodland Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,293 students
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students
Muller Road Middle
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,242 students
Whitesville Elementary
Moncks Corner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,239 students
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carolina Forest Elementary a good school?
Carolina Forest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #174 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carolina Forest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest Elementary ranks #174 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #13555 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?
Carolina Forest Elementary had 1,336 students in 2025.
Is Carolina Forest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carolina Forest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carolina Forest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carolina Forest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.