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![State Report Cards Are In: HCS has the #1 school in the state, the highest graduation rate on record, and most of its schools rated excellent or good]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761914692/horrycountyschoolsnet/hr5kehnkk6nocygwf7lt/SCStateReportCard2025HPNews.jpg","width":1200}])
Horry County Schools’ performance on the 2025 state report cards, based on overall ratings, shows that 38 out of 57 district schools were rated as Excellent or Good. Of those, 16 HCS schools were rated Excellent and 22 were rated Good, while 18 earned a score of Average.
HCS Scholars Academy High School is ranked #1 of all 1,309 schools in the state, earning a report card score of 99.7 out of 100!
![Coffee and Conversations with Cliff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758829181/horrycountyschoolsnet/snzkshhv4jleo9ueyivw/CoffeewCliff_WebSocial_Sept2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758829181/horrycountyschoolsnet/snzkshhv4jleo9ueyivw/CoffeewCliff_WebSocial_Sept2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758829181/horrycountyschoolsnet/snzkshhv4jleo9ueyivw/CoffeewCliff_WebSocial_Sept2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758829181/horrycountyschoolsnet/snzkshhv4jleo9ueyivw/CoffeewCliff_WebSocial_Sept2025.png","width":1200}])
Mr. Clifford Jones, Superintendent of Horry County Schools, will be holding “Coffee and Conversation with Cliff” events throughout the school year.
The events will both consist of informal listening sessions and discussions. Everyone is invited, and no registration or appointment is needed. Come to any event that meets your schedule.
![Superintendent's Reading Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757605627/horrycountyschoolsnet/zb8devhse6ngu05g2kao/SupReadChallengeSept2025-1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757605627/horrycountyschoolsnet/zb8devhse6ngu05g2kao/SupReadChallengeSept2025-1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757605627/horrycountyschoolsnet/zb8devhse6ngu05g2kao/SupReadChallengeSept2025-1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757605627/horrycountyschoolsnet/zb8devhse6ngu05g2kao/SupReadChallengeSept2025-1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757605627/horrycountyschoolsnet/zb8devhse6ngu05g2kao/SupReadChallengeSept2025-1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1230}])
Rise with Reading is a districtwide literacy challenge designed to motivate and celebrate reading among our 48,000 K-12 students. Through achievable goals, recognition, and engaging resources, we aim to build a community of readers and celebrate the joy of learning.
![HCS' 2025 State Assessment Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756821578/horrycountyschoolsnet/ffywxlbfwymd1kil8bqk/SCDEEOCEP-CRT1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756821578/horrycountyschoolsnet/ffywxlbfwymd1kil8bqk/SCDEEOCEP-CRT1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756821578/horrycountyschoolsnet/ffywxlbfwymd1kil8bqk/SCDEEOCEP-CRT1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756821578/horrycountyschoolsnet/ffywxlbfwymd1kil8bqk/SCDEEOCEP-CRT1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756821578/horrycountyschoolsnet/ffywxlbfwymd1kil8bqk/SCDEEOCEP-CRT1200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1230}])
HCS students outperformed the state average on all state summative assessments in 2024-2025.
64% of HCS 3rd through 8th graders scored at the highest levels of performance on the SC Ready ELA assessment in 2024-2025 – the highest percentage in Horry County since the test was initiated 10 years ago.
76.2% of HCS third-year high school students earned their College-and-Career Readiness credential on the South Carolina Career Readiness assessment in 2024-2025, 7 percentage points higher than the state overall.
![Congratulations, JoLynn Prochaska of Ten Oaks Middle, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744737188/horrycountyschoolsnet/htdmlmzhukre1ccobeft/2026WinnerSocialWeb-Prochaska.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744737188/horrycountyschoolsnet/htdmlmzhukre1ccobeft/2026WinnerSocialWeb-Prochaska.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744737188/horrycountyschoolsnet/htdmlmzhukre1ccobeft/2026WinnerSocialWeb-Prochaska.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744737188/horrycountyschoolsnet/htdmlmzhukre1ccobeft/2026WinnerSocialWeb-Prochaska.png","width":1200}])
Congratulations, JoLynn Prochaska of Ten Oaks Middle, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!
![Veterans Day 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762832495/horrycountyschoolsnet/v8g6j34qm2d6i5qtkltt/VeteransDayHPNewsNov2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762832495/horrycountyschoolsnet/v8g6j34qm2d6i5qtkltt/VeteransDayHPNewsNov2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762832495/horrycountyschoolsnet/v8g6j34qm2d6i5qtkltt/VeteransDayHPNewsNov2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762832495/horrycountyschoolsnet/v8g6j34qm2d6i5qtkltt/VeteransDayHPNewsNov2025.jpg","width":1200}])
Today and every day, Horry County Schools honors our nation’s veterans.
We are grateful for the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces and for the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our freedom.
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Playcard Environmental Learning Center welcomes you and your family to a fun-filled day of outdoor activities including pioneer and Native American history, kayaking, trail hiking, arts & crafts, vendors, and refreshing food & drinks!
![HCS JROTC Veterans Day Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761244379/horrycountyschoolsnet/e545qg6upx0le52vz3ic/VeteransDayCeremonyEventHPNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761244379/horrycountyschoolsnet/e545qg6upx0le52vz3ic/VeteransDayCeremonyEventHPNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761244379/horrycountyschoolsnet/e545qg6upx0le52vz3ic/VeteransDayCeremonyEventHPNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761244379/horrycountyschoolsnet/e545qg6upx0le52vz3ic/VeteransDayCeremonyEventHPNews.jpg","width":1200}])
To honor all veterans who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces, JROTC departments from across HCS will come together for the inaugural HCS Veterans Day Ceremony.
This event will be held at the Conway High School football stadium at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 8. Everyone is invited!
![Red Ribbon Week 2025: “Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761222516/horrycountyschoolsnet/mjd7x9tpgirqhwarosfx/RedRibbonWeek2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761222516/horrycountyschoolsnet/mjd7x9tpgirqhwarosfx/RedRibbonWeek2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761222516/horrycountyschoolsnet/mjd7x9tpgirqhwarosfx/RedRibbonWeek2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761222516/horrycountyschoolsnet/mjd7x9tpgirqhwarosfx/RedRibbonWeek2025.png","width":1200}])
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 23–31, 2025.
The National Family Partnership (NFP) has announced the theme for 2025 Red Ribbon Week is“Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”
This year’s theme reminds students that every decision they make is an important piece of life’s larger puzzle. Choosing to live drug-free helps create a complete picture of health, success, and well-being.
![Student Holiday, Teacher Workday - Oct. 13 and 14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759325007/horrycountyschoolsnet/cv1zqkyzcik7gyapcp9r/StudentHolidayOct20251200x917hpnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759325007/horrycountyschoolsnet/cv1zqkyzcik7gyapcp9r/StudentHolidayOct20251200x917hpnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759325007/horrycountyschoolsnet/cv1zqkyzcik7gyapcp9r/StudentHolidayOct20251200x917hpnews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759325007/horrycountyschoolsnet/cv1zqkyzcik7gyapcp9r/StudentHolidayOct20251200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759325007/horrycountyschoolsnet/cv1zqkyzcik7gyapcp9r/StudentHolidayOct20251200x917hpnews.jpg","width":1230}])
Reminder: Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14 are student holidays. Tuesday, Oct. 14 is a teacher workday.
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Upcoming Events
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Playcard Environmental Education Center 10729 SC HWY 19, Loris, SC 29569
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St. James High School Stadium
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Conway High School Stadium
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Socastee Middle School