Black Water Middle vs Carolina Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Water Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students
| Measure | Black Water Middle Conway, South Carolina | Carolina Forest Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 248 | #174 of 688 |
| National rank | #9097 of 15,369 | #13555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 1,336 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 1,336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| city | Conway | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 43.3).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 789.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Water Middle better than Carolina Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 43.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Water Middle and Carolina Forest Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Conway and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Water Middle: 789. Carolina Forest Elementary: 1,336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Water Middle and Carolina Forest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Black Water Middle is 118th of 248 and Carolina Forest Elementary is 174th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).