Carolina Forest High vs HCS Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students
HCS Early College High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | HCS Early College High Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #51 of 228 | #7 of 228 |
| National rank | #1977 of 16,910 | #645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,176 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HCS Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 75.8).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •HCS Early College High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 80%).
- •HCS Early College High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.4).
- •Carolina Forest High is the larger school with 3,176 students compared with 360.
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 High better than HCS Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), HCS Early College High ranks higher (84.9 vs 75.8 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 High and HCS Early College High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest High: 3,176. HCS Early College High: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest High and HCS Early College High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest High is 51st of 228 and HCS Early College High is 7th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).