Horry 01

Horry 01 is a large suburban district in South Carolina serving 47,357 students across 57 schools in a 3-2-1 elementary-middle-high configuration. The district experienced 1.7% enrollment growth and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with 3,242 teachers.

Academically, Horry 01 performs above state averages across all measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 52.7% compared to the state average of 39.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 65.4% against a state average of 55.7%. The graduation rate of 91.7% exceeds the state average of 87.3%.

The district serves a diverse student population with specific demographic considerations. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 60.7% of enrollment, with 12.6% identified as English learners and 14.4% receiving special education services. Racial composition includes 55.3% White, 19.1% Hispanic, 16.0% Black, and 1.3% Asian students.

Financially, Horry 01 operates with a total budget of $680.4 million and per-pupil spending of $6,847, slightly below the state average of $7,051. Revenue derives primarily from local sources at 49.8%, with state funding at 39.2% and federal support at 11.0%. This funding structure indicates reliance on local resources, with per-pupil spending below state average despite above-average academic performance metrics.