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Explore our options for high school students and plan to attend one or more of our info nights!
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This year, 16 Horry County Schools received the Distinguished Arts Program Grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This grant provides $18,000 to a school for one school year!
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Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year!
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Horry County Schools’ performance on the 2024 state report cards, based on overall ratings, shows that 36 out of 50 district schools (72%) were rated as Excellent or Good. Of those,14 HCS schools were rated Excellent, while 22 were rated Good. No HCS schools were rated Below Average or Unsatisfactory.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to prioritize the safety and security of our schools, we are implementing a clear backpack protocol for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
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