Superintendent
Clifford Jones
Clifford “Cliff” Jones became Superintendent of Horry County Schools in February 2025. A native of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Jones began his education career in 2001 as a high school social studies teacher in Fulton County Schools. He worked his way up through school and district administration there over the next few decades, ending his tenure as Chief of Staff. Mr. Jones holds three master’s degrees: a Master of Arts in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews, a Master of Education in Secondary Social Studies from Georgia State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.
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Our Vision
Horry County Schools' vision is to be a premier, world-class school system in which every student acquires an excellent education. Our schools will be welcoming centers organized around high-quality teaching and learning.
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.