Black Water Middle vs Carolina Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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 High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students
| Measure | Black Water Middle Conway, South Carolina | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 248 | #51 of 228 |
| National rank | #9097 of 15,369 | #1977 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 789 | 3,176 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 3,176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 85% |
| city | Conway | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 43.3).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 44%).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 40%).
- •Black Water Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.4).
- •Carolina Forest High is the larger school with 3,176 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest High ranks higher (75.8 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 High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Conway and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Water Middle: 789. Carolina Forest High: 3,176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Water Middle and Carolina Forest High rank in South Carolina?
Black Water Middle is 118th of 248 and Carolina Forest High is 51st of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).