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

Are you the parent/guardian of a 4 year-old (or a child who will be 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026)?

This FREE, full-day program gives children the educational experiences they need to be successful in kindergarten.

ACCESS for ELLs testing will occur from January 21 to March 6, 2026 at all schools.

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.

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.