Carolina Forest High School

Carolina Forest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Gardner Lacy Rd,  Myrtle Beach, SC
Horry County Schools
3.8
3.3
3,181 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
164
Full Time Teachers
164
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
284:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
63.5%
Hispanic
17.1%
Black
12.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Coastal Carolina University 765 Students
University of South Carolina 599 Students
College of Charleston 511 Students
Clemson University 455 Students
Horry-Georgetown Technical College 377 Students
Francis Marion University 195 Students
Charleston Southern University 171 Students
Winthrop University 166 Students
Furman University 140 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Biology 154 Students
Nursing 144 Students
Psychology 133 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Finance 53 Students
Criminology 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Education 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 325 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2024
I loved this school. It is truly an experience that has been memorable. The faculty and teachers are extremely helpful and gave me the high school experience I would never forget.
3.0 Junior
3/19/2024
Bullying and fights often, Bus situation is generally bad with multiple 3-4 kids sitting per seat and in aisle (on my bus), when a fight happens instead of punishing the people who did the fight, they punish everyone by taking away a large portion of lunch time for a few days. lunch food is pretty average, except for a few times. also, school doesn't have much control of this but there's fire ants everywhere in the fields.
5.0 Senior
1/28/2024
CFHS is a great school with good and disciplined students. Teachers are very helpful, counselors helps you get through school and ready for college. staff is great overall.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 17 Reviews
2.0 teacher
2/10/2025
Over the past several years, this school has definitely been moving in the wrong direction. Education of students, support of teachers, and improvement of the overall learning environment, have all taken a backseat to the pursuit of athletic achievement and the most current educational excellence th...
1.0 parent
10/18/2024
Whomever is running Horry County Schools needs to be fired for gross incompetence. I have decided to homeschool my daughter because of the lack of leadership. Between the lack of adequate pay for bus drivers (resulting in 1 to 2 hour bus rides ONE WAY) to the prison like mentality of CFHS. Shame on...
5.0 parent
9/4/2024
It is a beautiful campus, set up like a college, it's getting crowded but that's my only issue. The classes are great, it's safe, the communication is good, and there are tons of clubs. It's a good school.
5.0 parent
3/8/2023
My daughter has enjoyed being apart of CFHS. She has been able to do AP classes and honor classes that have challenged her in a rewarding way. These classes help get students ready for college level work, so even on her first day of school she has gotten homework or test prep in these classes. She a...

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Carolina Forest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Myrtle Beach, SC, in the Carolina Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Horry County Schools in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,181 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Carolina Forest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $371,327. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hcs Scholars Academy High School, Hcs Early College High School, Carolina Forest Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Myrtle Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carolina Forest High School.

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