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#515 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 44% in state
Hcs Scholars Academy High
High School · Horry 01 · Conway, SC
A Horry 01 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
642 Century Circle, Conway, SC 29526
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Hcs Scholars Academy High score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hcs Scholars Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,490
Median home value
$232,100
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Carolina Forest HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 3,181 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–12 | 4.7 mi | 75 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #36 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 Scholars Academy High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hcs Scholars Academy High
Hcs Scholars Academy High is a public high school in Conway, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 184 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hcs Scholars Academy High
What grades does Hcs Scholars Academy High serve?
Hcs Scholars Academy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High?
Hcs Scholars Academy High has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcs Scholars Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcs Scholars Academy High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hcs Scholars Academy High rank in SC?
Hcs Scholars Academy High ranks #515 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hcs Scholars Academy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hcs Scholars Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Scholars Academy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hcs Scholars Academy High has 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Hcs Scholars Academy High a charter school?
No, Hcs Scholars Academy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hcs Scholars Academy High a Title I school?
No, Hcs Scholars Academy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hcs Scholars Academy High?
1.6% of students at Hcs Scholars Academy 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
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (843) 349-4117
- Area population (ZIP 29526)
- 51,176
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29526; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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