Horry County Public Schools
Horry County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
57
public schools
Total Enrollment
47,357
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Horry County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Horry County has one district entry in this county file: Horry 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Myrtle Beach has the most listed schools, with 25 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 30 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
14 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
57
in Horry County
Reported Enrollment
47,357
57 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
4
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Horry County
Horry 01
57 Public Schools in Horry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 57 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 3,059 |
| St. James High | Profile | Horry 01 | Murrells Inlet, 29576Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,837 |
| Socastee High | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29588Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,719 |
| Conway High | Profile | Horry 01 | Conway, 29526City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,713 |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Profile | Horry 01 | Little River, 29566Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,643 |
| Myrtle Beach High | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29577City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,633 |
| River Oaks Elementary | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,314 |
| North Myrtle Beach Middle | Profile | Horry 01 | Little River, 29566Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,286 |
| Carolina Forest Elementary | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,246 |
| Ten Oaks Middle | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,134 |
| Myrtle Beach Middle | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29577City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,124 |
| Ocean Bay Elementary | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,054 |
| Myrtle Beach Elementary | Profile | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29577City: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 1,042 |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Profile | Horry 01 | Conway, 29526Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 993 |
| St. James Middle | Listed only | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29588Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 920 |
| Whittemore Park Middle | Listed only | Horry 01 | Conway, 29527City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 892 |
| Aynor High | Listed only | Horry 01 | Aynor, 29511Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 882 |
| Forestbrook Elementary | Listed only | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29579Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 881 |
| Lakewood Elementary | Listed only | Horry 01 | Myrtle Beach, 29575Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 880 |
| Loris High | Listed only | Horry 01 | Loris, 29569Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 875 |
Carolina Forest High
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Suburb: Midsize
St. James High
Horry 01
Murrells Inlet, 29576 / Suburb: Midsize
Socastee High
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29588 / Suburb: Midsize
Conway High
Horry 01
Conway, 29526 / City: Small
North Myrtle Beach High
Horry 01
Little River, 29566 / Suburb: Midsize
Myrtle Beach High
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29577 / City: Small
River Oaks Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Suburb: Midsize
North Myrtle Beach Middle
Horry 01
Little River, 29566 / Rural: Fringe
Carolina Forest Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Suburb: Midsize
Ten Oaks Middle
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Suburb: Midsize
Myrtle Beach Middle
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29577 / City: Small
Ocean Bay Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Rural: Fringe
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29577 / City: Small
Waccamaw Elementary
Horry 01
Conway, 29526 / Suburb: Midsize
St. James Middle
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29588 / Suburb: Midsize
Whittemore Park Middle
Horry 01
Conway, 29527 / City: Small
Aynor High
Horry 01
Aynor, 29511 / Rural: Distant
Forestbrook Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29579 / Suburb: Midsize
Lakewood Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, 29575 / Suburb: Midsize
Loris High
Horry 01
Loris, 29569 / Rural: Distant
Horry County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Horry County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Horry County public school directory?
The directory lists 57 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Horry County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Horry County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Horry County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 14 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Horry County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Horry County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.