Myrtle Beach Schools News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Horry. From K-12 to Coastal Carolina University — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Horry is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Myrtle Beach families include Myrtle Beach High School (Seahawks), Carolina Forest High School (Panthers), Socastee High School (Braves), North Myrtle Beach High School (Chiefs). HERE Myrtle Beach covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Horry.
Myrtle Beach's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: Coastal Carolina University (Chanticleers), NCAA Division I FBS; Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Non-athletic 2yr. HERE Myrtle Beach covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution.
SC's public-school governance flows through the SC Department of Education, which administers SC READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERE Myrtle Beach tracks school-board meetings across Horry — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and SC READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Myrtle Beach classroom or on a Horry campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Horry school board budget hearing scheduled for March
Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for Horry schools.
Myrtle Beach High School renovation update
Work continues on facilities improvements at Myrtle Beach High School in Horry.
Coastal Carolina University launches new workforce certificate program this fall
Coastal Carolina University's new certificate program is designed for working adults in Myrtle Beach.
Coastal Carolina University receives STEM endowment gift
A donation will expand science and engineering programs at Coastal Carolina University.
SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits Myrtle Beach students
The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Horry residents may now qualify.
Horry school rezoning proposal under review
A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Horry.
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Featured Schools & Programs
Coastal Carolina University serves Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand region. NCAA Division I FBS.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College serves Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand region. Non-athletic 2yr.
SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Horry-Georgetown Technical College at no cost under SC's Dual Enrollment program.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Horry residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Horry's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
School Board Meetings
HERE Myrtle Beach covers every public school board meeting in Horry — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after.
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How do I enroll my child in a Horry school?
Enrollment for Horry public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Horry school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Horry government site for current instructions.
What colleges are in or near Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach and Horry are served by 2 higher-education institutions: Coastal Carolina University, Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals.
Is there financial aid available for Myrtle Beach students?
Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators.
How does high school athletics work in Horry?
High school athletics in Horry are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE Myrtle Beach covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
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Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Horry students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.