US News and World Reports - Best High Schools 2025-2026
Carolina Forest High School
700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Award Winning
#2,884 in National Rankings
Overall Score 83.89/100
quick stats
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment 3,181
Student-Teacher Ratio 19:1
Overview of Carolina Forest High School
Carolina Forest High School is ranked 33rd within South Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Carolina Forest High School is 38%. The total minority enrollment is 39%, and 45% of students are economically disadvantaged. Carolina Forest High School is 1 of 12 high schools in the Horry County Schools.
Carolina Forest High School 2025-2026 Rankings
Carolina Forest High School is ranked #2,884 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.