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Carolina Forest High

700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, United States

+1 (843) 236-7997

8.4

Overall Rating

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Carolina Forest High Overview

About This School

Carolina Forest High is a public high in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 3,176 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 91% proficiency in ELA and 77% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 164 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 352 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

3,176

Total Students

Grade 9-12

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

164 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts91%

Mathematics77%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

352:1

Carolina Forest High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

91%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 52%

77%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

352

Students per Counselor

Carolina Forest High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

164

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $72,486

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor352:1

Carolina Forest High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

Total Enrollment: 3,176 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White56.3%

Hispanic20.12%

Asian2.27%

Black13.76%

Two or More Races7.05%

Native American0.41%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina Forest High

Q: What is Carolina Forest High?

A: Carolina Forest High is a high public located in Myrtle Beach.

Q: How many students attend Carolina Forest High?

A: Carolina Forest High has approximately 3,176 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Carolina Forest High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Carolina Forest High - Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick Facts about Carolina Forest High
School Name	Carolina Forest High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, Myrtle Beach, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 236-7997
Total Students	3,176
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	164
Rating	8.4/10
ELA Proficiency	91%
Math Proficiency	77%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Forest High

What is Carolina Forest High?

Carolina Forest High is a high public located in Myrtle Beach.

How many students attend Carolina Forest High?

Carolina Forest High has approximately 3,176 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High?

The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest High is 19:1.

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