Carolina Forest Elementary vs Carolina Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 688 | #51 of 228 |
| National rank | #13555 of 50,301 | #1977 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,336 | 3,176 |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | 3,176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 85% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 66.8).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 66%).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.4).
- •Carolina Forest High is the larger school with 3,176 students compared with 1,336.
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 Carolina Forest Elementary better than Carolina Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest High ranks higher (75.8 vs 66.8 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 Carolina Forest Elementary and Carolina Forest High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest Elementary: 1,336. Carolina Forest High: 3,176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest Elementary and Carolina Forest High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest Elementary is 174th of 688 and Carolina Forest High is 51st of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).