Scholars Academy High School was named the #1 school in SC, with a 99.7% on its school report card.
Socastee Elementary and AAST both earned the Palmetto’s Finest Award, which recognizes exceptional instruction, strong leadership, and meaningful community partnerships.
Loris High’s FFA chapter was selected as a 2025 National Chapter Model of Excellence. Out of over 9,000 FFA chapters in the nation, Loris FFA was one of only 10 to earn this distinction.
Palmetto Bays Elementary, South Conway Elementary, Waccamaw Elementary, Carolina Forest High, and AAST were recognized by Project Lead the Way for their distinguished programs in the 2024-25 school year.
Carolina Forest, Green Sea Floyds, North Myrtle Beach, and Socastee High Schools were named STEM Certified Schools by Cognia.
Conway Elementary School’s Go Green Club, led by STEM teacher Sandra Matthews, won a Champion of the Environment Award from the SC Department of Environmental Services for their plan to create a “pollinator oasis” on school grounds.
Ten Oaks Middle and South Conway Elementary both earned an award from the SC Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association for their public communication.
South Conway Elementary was awarded the United Way Caring Cup for the third consecutive year and the seventh time overall since the award was created 17 years ago.
The band programs at Forestbrook Middle, North Myrtle Beach High, Socastee Middle, and Ten Oaks Middle all earned the Outstanding Performance Award for the 2024-25 school year from the SC Band Directors Association.
The orchestra programs at Carolina Forest High, Aynor Middle, and Ten Oaks Middle received the Outstanding Performance Award for the 2024-25 school year from the SC Music Educators Association.
