Carolina Forest High vs Summerville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 145 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
Summerville High
Summerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,361 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Summerville High Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 228 | #68 of 228 |
| National rank | #1977 of 16,910 | #2657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,176 | 3,361 |
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 3,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 69% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 72.7).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Summerville High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Summerville High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.4).
- •Summerville High is the larger school with 3,361 students compared with 3,176.
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 Summerville High?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest High ranks higher (75.8 vs 72.7 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 Summerville High?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest High: 3,176. Summerville High: 3,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest High and Summerville High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest High is 51st of 228 and Summerville High is 68th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).