For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,462 students in 29579, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29579, SC is Carolina Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29579 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carolina Forest High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolina Forest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 9-12
| 3,181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Arts/science/technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
895 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Collegiate Academy
Charter School
557 George Bishop Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 286-5990
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 286-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
29579, South Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29579, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29579, SC include Carolina Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29579?
3 public high schools are located in 29579.
What is the racial composition of students in 29579?
29579 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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