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Scholars Academy News & Announcements

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HCS Scholars Academy Rated EXCELLENT on their 2025-26 State Report Card!

School report cards are out, and HCS Scholars Academy earned a 100% for the 2025-26 school year! The SC Department of Education issues school report cards, and the results reflect our students' academic achievement and the school’s environment.

A rating of “Excellent” indicates that our school’s performance substantially exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the SC Graduate. Scholars Academy’s success is built on a culture where high expectations meet intentional support, challenging students to reach their full potential while ensuring they feel known, valued, and supported. Through meaningful relationships, student ownership, and a strong sense of belonging, we create an environment where students don’t just achieve at high levels…they thrive!

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Horry County Schools News & Announcements

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HCS Scholars Academy Rated EXCELLENT on their 2025-26 State Report Card!

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Horry County Schools Outperforms the State on SAT Scores

HCS students have once again outperformed the state on their SAT scores, and also outperformed themselves from last year!

Twenty HCS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of 20 Horry County Schools students as Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These HCS students are among approximately 16,000 Semifinalists who have an opportunity to compete for nearly 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million.

The Superintendent's Reading Challenge (opens in new window/tab)

HCS Superintendent Clifford Jones is once again challenging students to read! If you haven’t already started logging pages on Beanstack, make sure you start soon because, for this year’s Superintendent’s Reading Challenge, HCS is partnering with the Bojangles Foundation to bring amazing prizes to our top readers!

HCS Scholars Academy High Ranked Nationally on Best High School List

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2026-27 Best High Schools list, and HCS Scholars Academy High earned an exceptional rank!

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HCS Outperforms State on Three Major Assessments (opens in new window/tab)

For another consecutive year, Horry County Schools students outperformed state averages on key academic benchmarks. According to results recently released by the South Carolina Department of Education, Horry County Schools students surpassed their peers statewide on three major measures during the past school year.

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Focused Learning (opens in new window/tab)

Discover HCS' plans to reduce screen-time and promote balanced, engaging learning experiences in our classrooms.

HCS Scholars Academy is a 2026 Palmetto's Finest Winner!

This prestigious award recognizes schools that offer excellent instruction and outstanding leaders, augmented by strong family and community involvement and a supportive business community.

Sapere Aude - Dare to Know

The purpose of Scholars Academy is to serve Horry County Schools’ most academically capable students at an accelerated rate and level commensurate with their abilities. HCS Scholars Academy is located on the campus of Coastal Carolina University (CCU).