How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carolina Forest High | Socastee Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 850 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carolina Forest High | Socastee Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.3% | 32.4% |
| African American | 13.8% | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% | 47.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carolina Forest High | Socastee Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 352.9:1 | 212.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 12.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 475 | 62 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.