Excellent
#33 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
Hcs Early College High
High School · Horry 01 · Conway, SC
A Horry 01 high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 261966, Conway, SC 29528
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hcs Early College High score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hcs Early College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,426/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #1 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hcs Early College High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hcs Early College High
Hcs Early College High is a public high school in Conway, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 342 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hcs Early College High
What grades does Hcs Early College High serve?
Hcs Early College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hcs Early College High?
Hcs Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcs Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcs Early College High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hcs Early College High rank in SC?
Hcs Early College High ranks #33 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hcs Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hcs Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hcs Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hcs Early College High has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Hcs Early College High a charter school?
No, Hcs Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hcs Early College High a Title I school?
No, Hcs Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hcs Early College High?
57.6% of students at Hcs Early College High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (843) 349-3131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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