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About Horry County Schools

Horry County Schools is inspiring possibilities for student success through a broad range of unique teaching and learning opportunities.

Horry (pronounced O-Ree) County Schools is made up of 56 schools within nine attendance areas: Aynor, Carolina Forest, Conway, Green Sea Floyds, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, and St. James. Horry County Schools has more than 48,000 students and is South Carolina’s third-largest school district.

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3,100 + teachers
6,400 + employees
Largest employer in Horry County
15 National Blue Ribbon schools, eight in the last decade
Cognia System of Distinction
Free breakfast and lunch for all students (2024-25 school year)
72% of qualifying schools (36 out of 50 schools)* rated Excellent or Good on 2023-24 SC state report card
*Early childhood, primary, alternative, and academy schools do not receive SC state report cards. Charter schools are not included in this count.