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The South Carolina Department of Education is asking parents of students in grades 3-12 to participate in a School Climate Survey for their child/children’s school. The survey is managed and completed entirely in the PowerSchool site or app. Visit our instructional page for more information.

Thanks for your help!

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.

Chosen from an impressive group of semifinalists, these educators exemplify excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to student achievement. Their impact is felt not only in their classrooms, but throughout their schools and communities.

Click below to meet our 2027 Teacher of the Year finalists!

Our calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years are now available on our Calendar page.

Visit our #HCSGrad2026 page for dates, times, and locations for our high school graduation ceremonies and senior celebrations!

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!

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.

Congratulations, JoLynn Prochaska of Ten Oaks Middle, our 2026 Teacher of the Year!