Carolina Forest Elementary vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.6 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
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,426 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | River Oaks Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 688 | #180 of 688 |
| National rank | #13555 of 50,301 | #13800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,336 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.8 vs 66.5).
- •Carolina Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •River Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 1,426 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 River Oaks Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carolina Forest Elementary and River Oaks Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest Elementary: 1,336. River Oaks Elementary: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest Elementary and River Oaks Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest Elementary is 174th of 688 and River Oaks Elementary is 180th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).