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#539 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 46% in state

Loris High

High School · Horry 01 · Loris, SC

A Horry 01 high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 Loris Lions Road, Loris, SC 29569

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation5.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,222
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Loris High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Loris 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,402/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loris), 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

$50,659

Median home value

$190,300

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29569; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–123.3 mi65Compare →
Aynor HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available878Compare →
Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–12Not available342Compare →
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)Charter · enrollment unverified8.19–12Not available190Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

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
#37 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

Loris High is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loris High

Loris High is a public high school in Loris, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 864 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loris High

What grades does Loris High serve?

Loris High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Loris High?

Loris High has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loris High?

The student-teacher ratio at Loris High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loris High rank in SC?

Loris High ranks #539 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Loris High's MySchoolScout rating?

Loris High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Loris High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loris High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Loris High a charter school?

No, Loris High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loris High a Title I school?

No, Loris High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loris High?

69.3% of students at Loris 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
864
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Horry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 29569)
16,913
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
43.9
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.
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 29569; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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