Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29528

Summary:

The 29528 zip code is home to a single standout public high school, HCS Early College High, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 313 students. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from School Digger and demonstrating exceptional student performance on standardized tests.

HCS Early College High's diverse student population, with 40.26% White, 31.63% African American, 18.21% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented, is reflective of the broader community it serves. Despite a relatively high percentage (77.64%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to provide a high-quality education, as evidenced by its strong test scores and statewide rankings. The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($14,653) and low student-teacher ratio (15.6) suggest a commitment to allocating resources effectively to support student success.

Overall, HCS Early College High stands out as an exceptional educational institution, delivering outstanding academic outcomes for its diverse student population, including a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's consistent high rankings, strong test scores, and efficient resource allocation make it a model for other schools to emulate, and a valuable asset for the 29528 zip code community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
HCS Early College High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2050 Highway 501 East HGTC	Conway	29528	Horry County	Horry 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 349-3131	313	20	15.6	77.6%	126 (40.3%)	99 (31.6%)	57 (18.2%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.0%)	92.7	7^th of 235 public high schools	97.0%		91.2	10^th of 237 public high schools	95.8%	3	100.0	98.6	84.7	100.0	$14,653	$820	$1,374	$2,194	$10,878	$1,581	$12,459

Cities Near Zip Code 29528

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Conway	0.45 mi	15	63^rd
Myrtle Beach	6.7 mi	30	35^th
Aynor	13.22 mi	2	26^th
Galivants Ferry	13.62 mi	2	23^rd
Murrells Inlet	15.55 mi	2	10^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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