Horry 01

Conway, South Carolina — 55 schools

47,357
Total Enrollment
55
Schools
$14,530
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Horry 01 operates 55 public schools serving 47,357 students, placing it among the larger districts in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 27 other, 12 middle, 11 high, 5 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 48,662 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Horry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,530 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.9% local, 36.1% state, and 16.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,365 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #65 of 73 in South Carolina against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 10 of 55 schools offering Advanced Placement (127 AP courses district-wide), a 298.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.1% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% African American across the district's schools.

Horry 01 school enrollment varies 32× across entities

Horry 01 school enrollment ranges from 100 students (lowest) to 3,176 students (highest), a spread of 3,076 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Horry 01 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 70.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Horry 01 student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Horry 01 is typically wider than the Horry 01-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Horry 01 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Horry 01 is typically wider than the Horry 01-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
36.1%
State
47.9%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
65 / 73
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Horry County county, where this district is located.

$1,145
Studio/mo
$1,229
1 BR/mo
$1,465
2 BR/mo
$1,805
3 BR/mo
$2,111
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,365
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 55 schools in Horry 01.

White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 17.3%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10 / 55
Schools with AP
127 AP courses total
298.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Horry 01

School Enrollment
Carolina Forest High
3,176
St. James High
1,826
Conway High
1,724
Socastee High
1,720
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673
Myrtle Beach High
1,510
River Oaks Elementary
1,426
Carolina Forest Elementary
1,336
North Myrtle Beach Middle
1,267
Ten Oaks Middle
1,264
Ocean Bay Elementary
1,181
Myrtle Beach Middle
1,146
Myrtle Beach Elementary
1,066
Waccamaw Elementary
1,047
Whittemore Park Middle
1,013
Forestbrook Elementary
930
Pee Dee Elementary
927
St. James Middle
913
Waterway Elementary
912
Aynor High
901
St. James Elementary
884
St. James Intermediate
883
Lakewood Elementary
866
Loris High
857
Ocean Drive Elementary
852
Socastee Elementary
850
Forestbrook Middle
816
Ocean Bay Middle
801
Loris Elementary
790
Black Water Middle
789
Aynor Elementary
781
Midland Elementary
744
Aynor Middle
742
Loris Middle
725
Myrtle Beach Primary
710
Burgess Elementary
697
Riverside Elementary
697
Green Sea Floyds High
693
Homewood Elementary
671
South Conway Elementary
642
Daisy Elementary
631
Conway Elementary
583
Conway Middle
578
Green Sea Floyds Elementary
560
Palmetto Bays Elementary
556
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood
555
Socastee Middle
527
Kingston Elementary
517
Seaside Elementary
398
Hcs Early College High
360
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Charter
320
Hcs Scholars Academy High
209
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
Charter
195
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter
125
Academy of Hope Charter
Charter
100

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Horry 01?

Horry 01 has 55 schools, including 11 high, 27 other, 12 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 47,357 students.

How much does Horry 01 spend per student?

Horry 01 spends $14,530 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #65 in South Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Horry 01?

The average teacher salary in Horry 01 is $72,365 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Horry 01?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Horry County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Horry 01?

Horry 01 students are 55.1% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 55 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Horry 01?

Horry 01 has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #65 out of 73 districts in South Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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