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Carolina Forest Elementary

285 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, United States

+1 (843) 236-0001

6.0

Overall Rating

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Carolina Forest Elementary Overview

About This School

Carolina Forest Elementary is a public elementary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 1,336 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 63% in ELA and 57% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 87 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 296 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population at Carolina Forest Elementary includes 55% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Black, 11% Two or More Races, and 3% Asian students.

1,336

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

87 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts63%

Mathematics57%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

296:1

Carolina Forest Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

63%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 52%

57%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

296

Students per Counselor

Carolina Forest Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

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 Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor296:1

Carolina Forest Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.25%

Male

47.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,336 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White55.31%

Hispanic16.39%

Asian3.22%

Black13.55%

Two or More Races11.3%

Native American0.15%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina Forest Elementary

Q: What is Carolina Forest Elementary?

A: Carolina Forest Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

Q: How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?

A: Carolina Forest Elementary has approximately 1,336 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Carolina Forest Elementary

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Carolina Forest Elementary - Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick Facts about Carolina Forest Elementary
School Name	Carolina Forest Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	285 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, Myrtle Beach, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 236-0001
Total Students	1,336
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	87
Rating	6/10
ELA Proficiency	63%
Math Proficiency	57%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Forest Elementary

What is Carolina Forest Elementary?

Carolina Forest Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?

Carolina Forest Elementary has approximately 1,336 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest Elementary is 15:1.

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