Carolina Forest High vs HCS Scholars Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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 Scholars Academy High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | HCS Scholars Academy High Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 228 | #196 of 228 |
| National rank | #1977 of 16,910 | #11716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,176 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 37.0).
- •HCS Scholars Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.4).
- •Carolina Forest High is the larger school with 3,176 students compared with 209.
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 Scholars Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest High ranks higher (75.8 vs 37.0 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 Scholars Academy High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest High: 3,176. HCS Scholars Academy High: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest High and HCS Scholars Academy High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest High is 51st of 228 and HCS Scholars Academy High is 196th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).