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Horry 01

South Carolina · Public School District
57
Schools
47,357
Students
$14,530
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
74.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
83.6%
Graduation Rate
-2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Horry 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 47,357 students across 57 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 13 middle, 14 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 83.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,530 is near the national average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (57)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Hope CharterCharterPK–08115
Aynor ElementaryPK–05810
Bridgewater Academy CharterCharterKG–08133
Burgess ElementaryPK–04711
Carolina Forest ElementaryPK–051,246
Conway ElementaryPK–05559
Daisy ElementaryPK–05645
Forestbrook ElementaryPK–05881
Green Sea Floyds ElementaryPK–05587
Homewood ElementaryPK–05707
Kingston ElementaryPK–05442
Lakewood ElementaryPK–05880
Loris ElementaryPK–05790
Midland ElementaryPK–05615
Myrtle Beach Early ChildhoodPK–KG516
Myrtle Beach Elementary03–051,042
Myrtle Beach Primary01–02675
Ocean Bay ElementaryPK–051,054
Ocean Drive ElementaryPK–05827
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success CharterCharterKG–08314
Palmetto Bays ElementaryPK–05594
Pee Dee ElementaryPK–05871
River Oaks ElementaryPK–051,314
Riverside ElementaryPK–05691
Seaside ElementaryPK–04432
Socastee ElementaryPK–05798
South Conway ElementaryPK–05608
St. James ElementaryPK–04844
Waccamaw ElementaryPK–05993
Waterway ElementaryPK–05810
Middle Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aynor Middle06–08769
Black Water Middle06–08802
Conway Middle06–08597
Forestbrook Middle06–08829
Loris Middle06–08720
Myrtle Beach Middle06–081,124
North Myrtle Beach Middle06–081,286
Ocean Bay Middle06–08715
Socastee Middle06–08558
St. James Intermediate05–06861
St. James Middle06–08920
Ten Oaks Middle06–081,134
Whittemore Park Middle06–08892
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,530Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
48%
State
36.1%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal
15.9%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (48%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
57
Schools
47,357
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 57 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Horry 01?
Horry 01 has 57 public schools, serving a total of 47,357 students.
What is the graduation rate for Horry 01?
The graduation rate is 83.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Horry 01 spend per student?
Horry 01 spends $14,530 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Horry 01?
74% of students in Horry 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Horry 01?
Yes — 4 of the 57 schools in Horry 01 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Horry 01 serve?
Horry 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Horry 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Horry 01 is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.