Coastal High School vs Forestbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal High School
Myrtle Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
198 students
Forestbrook Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
| Measure | Coastal High School Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Forestbrook Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 228 | #46 of 248 |
| National rank | #2160 of 16,910 | #4638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coastal High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 63.8).
- •Coastal High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.7).
- •Forestbrook Middle is the larger school with 816 students compared with 198.
- •Coastal High School is a charter school while Forestbrook Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coastal High School better than Forestbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Coastal High School ranks higher (74.9 vs 63.8 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 Coastal High School and Forestbrook Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal High School: 198. Forestbrook Middle: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal High School and Forestbrook Middle rank in South Carolina?
Coastal High School is 54th of 228 and Forestbrook Middle is 46th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).