HCS -- Horry County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Horry County Schools oversees 53 schools with just over 3,000 teachers and instructors. The Horry County Schools teacher and administration salary figures presented in the following tables are gathered from several government agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HCS Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway local area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,000 | $22,100-$52,000 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,120 | $30,560 - $79,950 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,150 | $37,730 - $79,710 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,640 | $37,730 - $78,730 |
| High School Teacher | $55,000 | $38,530 - $76,950 |
| PE Teacher | $58,490 | $17,780 - $105,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for HCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $52,380 | $37,910 - $79,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,660 | $31,230-$81,240 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,950 | $64,160 - $122,260 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,660 | $39,520 - $77,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Horry County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,910 | $13,885 |
| Administrators | $33,248 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Horry County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Horry County Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Horry County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,564 | 2,638 | 2,636 |
| Preschool Teachers | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 124 | 135 | 132 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,584 | 1,622 | 1,626 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 801 | 824 | 822 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 77 | 85 | 85 |
| Teaching Assistants | 684 | 719 | 723 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Horry County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 530 | 530 | 522 |
| District Administrators | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| District Support Staff | 139 | 165 | 171 |
| School Administrators | 137 | 143 | 141 |
| Student Support Staff | 166 | 172 | 162 |
| Other Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Librarians | 47 | 48 | 47 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 34 | 35 |
| Guidance Counselors | 88 | 87 | 95 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 40 | 37 | 43 |
Horry County Schools Schools
We have listed the 53 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Horry County Schools in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Florence County School District 05 (3 Schools)
- Florence County School District 02 (2 Schools)
- MARION 10 (11 Schools)
- Georgetown County School District (19 Schools)
- Dillon County School District 03 (4 Schools)
Horry County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Aynor (2)
- Conway (12)
- Galivants Ferry (2)
- Garden City (1)
- Green Sea (2)
- Little River (4)
- Loris (4)
- Murrells Inlet (1)
- Myrtle Beach (22)
- North Myrtle Beach (1)
Teaching in Aynor
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynor Elementary School 516 Jordanville Rd Aynor SC 29511 (843) 488-7070 |
PK-5 | 42 | 727 |
| Aynor High School 201 Jordanville Rd Aynor SC 29511 (843) 488-7100 |
9-12 | 49 | 807 |
Teaching in Conway
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hope Charter 3521 Juniper Bay Rd Conway SC 29527 (843) 995-4861 |
KG-6 | 15 | 129 |
| Blackwater Middle School 900 East Cox Ferry Rd Conway SC 29526 (843) 903-8440 |
6-8 | 52 | 765 |
| Conway Elementary / Primary School 1101 Snowhill Dr Conway SC 29526 (843) 488-0696 |
PK-5 | 38 | 616 |
| Conway High School 2301 Church St Conway SC 29526 (843) 488-0662 |
9-12 | 87 | 1,521 |
| Conway Middle School 1104 Elm St Conway SC 29526 (843) 488-6040 |
6-8 | 41 | 616 |
| Early College High School 2050 Hwy 501 Hgtc Conway SC 29528 (843) 349-7102 |
9-12 | 23 | 362 |
| Homewood Elementary School 108 North Clemson Circle Conway SC 29526 (843) 365-2512 |
PK-5 | 39 | 637 |
| Kingston Elementary School 4580 Hwy 472 Conway SC 29526 (843) 365-3777 |
PK-5 | 37 | 631 |
| Pee Dee Elementary School 6555 Hwy 134 Conway SC 29527 (843) 397-2579 |
PK-5 | 48 | 793 |
| South Conway Elementary School 3001 Fourth Ave Conway SC 29526 (843) 488-0272 |
PK-5 | 42 | 619 |
| Waccamaw Elementary School 251 Claridy Rd Conway SC 29526 (843) 347-4684 |
PK-5 | 54 | 817 |
| Whittemore Park Middle School 1808 Rhue St Conway SC 29527 (843) 488-0669 |
6-8 | 43 | 651 |
Teaching in Galivants Ferry
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynor Middle School 400 Frye Rd Galivants Ferry SC 29544 (843) 358-6000 |
6-8 | 39 | 633 |
| Midland Elementary School 3011 Nichols Hwy Galivants Ferry SC 29544 (843) 358-3036 |
PK-5 | 34 | 539 |
Teaching in Garden City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Elementary School 1605 Woodland Dr Garden City SC 29576 (843) 650-3490 |
PK-5 | 43 | 694 |
Teaching in Green Sea
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea Floyds Elementary School 5000 Tulip Grove Rd Green Sea SC 29545 (843) 392-1078 |
PK-5 | 40 | 614 |
| Green Sea Floyds High School 4990 Tulip Grove Rd Green Sea SC 29545 (843) 392-3131 |
6-12 | 49 | 605 |
Teaching in Little River
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. Myrtle Beach Middle School 11240 Hwy 90 Little River SC 29566 (843) 399-6136 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,099 |
| North Myrtle Beach Elementary School 1283 Hwy 57 South Little River SC 29566 (843) 399-8800 |
2-3 | 42 | 700 |
| North Myrtle Beach High School 3750 Sea Mountain Hwy Little River SC 29566 (843) 399-6171 |
9-12 | 64 | 1,292 |
| North Myrtle Beach Intermediate School 700 Sandridge Rd Little River SC 29566 (843) 399-2204 |
4-5 | 37 | 676 |
Teaching in Loris
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Elementary School 2801 Red Bluff Rd Loris SC 29569 (843) 756-5136 |
PK-5 | 41 | 586 |
| Loris Elementary School 901 Hwy 9 Business East Loris SC 29569 (843) 390-6860 |
PK-5 | 49 | 709 |
| Loris High School 301 Loris Lions Rd Loris SC 29569 (843) 390-6800 |
9-12 | 51 | 788 |
| Loris Middle School 5209 Hwy 66 Loris SC 29569 (843) 756-2181 |
6-8 | 51 | 726 |
Teaching in Murrells Inlet
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James High School 10800 Hwy 707 Murrells Inlet SC 29576 (843) 650-5600 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,435 |
Teaching in Myrtle Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Academy (charter) 191 River Landing Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 236-3689 |
KG-8 | 16 | 122 |
| Burgess Elementary School 9645 Scipio Ln Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 650-4600 |
PK-5 | 40 | 716 |
| Carolina Forest Elementary School 285 Carolina Forest Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 236-0001 |
PK-5 | 55 | 927 |
| Carolina Forest High School 700 Gardner Lacy Rd Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 236-7997 |
9-12 | 102 | 2,066 |
| Forestbrook Elementary School 4000 Panthers Parkway Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 236-8100 |
PK-5 | 55 | 967 |
| Forestbrook Middle School 4430 Gator Ln Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 236-7300 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,093 |
| Lakewood Elementary School 1675 Hwy 396 Myrtle Beach SC 29575 (843) 650-6768 |
PK-5 | 54 | 907 |
| Myrtle Beach Elementary School 620 29th Ave North Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 448-1774 |
2-3 | 44 | 673 |
| Myrtle Beach High School 3302 Robert Grissom Parkway Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 448-7149 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,203 |
| Myrtle Beach Intermediate School 3301 Oak St Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 626-5831 |
4-5 | 41 | 675 |
| Myrtle Beach Middle School 950 Seahawk Way Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 448-3932 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,045 |
| Myrtle Beach Primary School 612 29th Ave North Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 448-1658 |
PK-1 | 55 | 910 |
| Ocean Bay Elementary School 950 International Dr Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 903-8400 |
PK-5 | 42 | 676 |
| Ocean Bay Middle School 905 International Dr Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 903-8420 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,208 |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter 3530 Pampas Dr Myrtle Beach SC 29577 (843) 492-7400 |
KG-8 | 21 | 294 |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) 136 Rodeo Dr Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 903-6600 |
9-12 | 8 | 83 |
| Palmetto Bays Elementary School 8900 Hwy 544 Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 236-6200 |
PK-5 | 43 | 599 |
| River Oaks Elementary 700 Augusta Plantation Dr Myrtle Beach SC 29579 (843) 903-6300 |
PK-5 | 42 | 737 |
| Socastee Elementary School 4950 Socastee Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 650-2606 |
PK-5 | 47 | 758 |
| Socastee High School 4900 Socastee Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 293-2513 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,542 |
| St. James Elementary School 9711 St James Rd Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 650-8220 |
PK-5 | 52 | 886 |
| St. James Middle School 9775 St James Rd Myrtle Beach SC 29588 (843) 650-5543 |
6-8 | 72 | 1,171 |
Teaching in North Myrtle Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach Primary School 901 11th Ave North North Myrtle Beach SC 29582 (843) 663-0195 |
PK-1 | 50 | 897 |