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Education
A national award-winning K-12 education system
Horry County Schools is a county-wide school system, serving a population of over 350,000 people along the Atlantic Coastline of northeastern South Carolina. It encompasses 56 schools in the nine attendance areas of Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Conway, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, Loris, Aynor, Green Sea Floyds, and St. James. With more than 45,000 students and nearly 6,000 employees, HCS is the state’s third largest school district and the county’s largest employer. Each area consists of a high school and the elementary and middle schools that feed into it.
• Fueled by excellence in our k-12 educational system, we are also fortunate to have great institutions of higher learning, as well as other private career education programs.
• Horry County Schools offer a variety of secondary educational options including IB, AP, Dual Credit, Scholars Academy, Early College, and Career Based Education Programs.
• Graduating classes consistently earn over $90 million in scholarships per year, with over 75% planning to attend post – secondary schools.
• The average class size is lower than allowed by the state. For Horry County Schools, class sizes are: Kindergarten 25:2; Grades 1-3 21:1; Grades 4-5 24:1; Grades 6-8 25:1; and Grades 9-12 24:1.
• SAT/ACT scores typically meet or exceed the state and national averages each year.
Higher Education
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, SC. The university ranked #5 on the Best Value Schools list (South Region) by U.S. News & World Report. With over 10,000 undergraduates, Coastal Carolina University awards baccalaureate degrees through more than 100 majors. At the graduate level, there are 28 master’s degree programs, two educational specialist degrees, and two doctoral programs. The average student to faculty ratio is 17:1
For more than 50 years, Horry Georgetown Technical College is a comprehensive two-year technical college offering more than 80 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs of study at three different campuses along the Grand Strand and online. For nearly 50 years, HGTC has provided postsecondary vocational, technical, and occupational programs that lead directly to securing or continuing employment; associate degree programs that enable students to gain access to other post-secondary education; and personal interest classes, programs, and services that meet the job training, occupational advancement, and lifelong-learning needs of the residents and employers in its service area. HGTC has workforce-training programs that include manufacturing, welding, machine operations and more at the Advanced Manufacturing Center.
Advanced Manufacturing Centers at HGTC
The manufacturing industry is recognized as one of the driving forces behind economic prosperity, while individuals proficient in the areas of Advanced Welding Technology, Machine Tool/CNC, and Mechatronics are among the most sought after and highly paid workers in America! HGTC is home to 2 Advance Manufacturing Centers.
Conway Campus
The 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Conway is home to Advanced Welding Technologies, Machine Tool Technology, and Machine Tool Operations programs.
Location
920 Allied Drive Conway, SC 29526
Specialized Training
Georgetown Campus
The 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Georgetown is home to Advanced Welding Technologies, Machine Tool Technology, and the Mechatronics Technology, and Mechatronics Certificate Programs.
Location
4003 South Fraser Street, Building 1000 Georgetown, SC 29440
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) opened a Myrtle Beach campus in 2011 near the area’s International Technology and Aerospace Park (ITAP). As a non-profit, ACCSC accredited career school, PIA offers courses and degree programs in specialized technology that lead to skills transferable to a multitude of industries and careers. PIA’s airport location provides an ideal atmosphere for aviation training, as well as aircraft accessibility to the school’s facilities.
