Public schools in Conway, SC
17 open public schools with an address in Conway, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,857
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
4
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Conway public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Conway, SC: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,857 students, an average of 616 per school. The largest campus is Conway High (1,724 students), and the largest elementary school is Waccamaw Elementary (1,047).
Horry 01 operates the most schools here (15), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Conway
Elementary schools in Conway
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hope Charter Horry 01 · Charter | PK–08 | 100 | 8.3:1 | |
| Conway Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 583 | 13.9:1 | |
| Discovery School at Myrtle Beach Limestone Charters Association · Charter | KG–06 | — | — | |
| Homewood Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 671 | 13.4:1 | |
| Kingston Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 517 | 12.9:1 | |
| Pee Dee Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 927 | 13.8:1 | |
| South Conway Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 642 | 13.1:1 | |
| Waccamaw Elementary Horry 01 | PK–05 | 1,047 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Conway
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Water Middle Horry 01 | 06–08 | 789 | 15.5:1 | |
| Conway Middle Horry 01 | 06–08 | 578 | 14.1:1 | |
| Whittemore Park Middle Horry 01 | 06–08 | 1,013 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Conway
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Technology and Academics Horry 01 · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Atlantic Collegiate Academy Limestone Charters Association · Charter | 09–12 | 502 | 31.4:1 | |
| Conway High Horry 01 | 09–12 | 1,724 | 17.8:1 | |
| HCS Early College High Horry 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 360 | 15.7:1 | |
| HCS Scholars Academy High Horry 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 209 | 16.7:1 | |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Horry 01 · Charter | 09–12 | 195 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.5%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black22.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Conway schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,857 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Conway
How many public schools are in Conway, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Conway: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 9,857 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Conway?
Schools with an address in Conway belong to 2 education agencies, led by Horry 01 (15 schools), Limestone Charters Association (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Conway?
Conway High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Conway, with 1,724 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Conway?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in Conway are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Hope Charter, Atlantic Collegiate Academy, Discovery School at Myrtle Beach. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Conway schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Conway public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Conway guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby South Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities