- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conway, SC
Hcs Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Hcs Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249001531
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hcs Early College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hcs Early College High has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hcs Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hcs Early College High grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 450249001531 · Conway, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 18:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Hcs Early College High grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hcs Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 360
Hcs Early College High
360 students
What this shows Hcs Early College High reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hcs Early College High compares
Hcs Early College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Hcs Early College High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hcs Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hcs Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Conway
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hcs Early College High
How many students attend Hcs Early College High?
Hcs Early College High has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcs Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcs Early College High is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hcs Early College High?
68.7% of students at Hcs Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hcs Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Hcs Early College High is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hcs Early College High?
Hcs Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hcs Early College High rank among high schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Hcs Early College High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Hcs Early College High, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.