Best Myrtle Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,881 students in Myrtle Beach, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC are Carolina Forest High School, Socastee High School and Myrtle Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle Beach, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Myrtle Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Myrtle Beach, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coastal High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina Forest High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Gr: 9-12 | 3,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Socastee High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3302 Robert Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Arts/science/technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
895 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
9654 N. Kings Hwy Unit 2 First
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(872) 529-2024
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal High School
Charter School
3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 788-9898
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Myrtle Beach, SC include Carolina Forest High School, Socastee High School and Myrtle Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in Myrtle Beach?
6 public high schools are located in Myrtle Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Myrtle Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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