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School Comparison

HCS Early College High
vs.
HCS Scholars Academy High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

HCS Early College High
HCS Scholars Academy High
  • HCS Early College High reported a higher students per counselor than HCS Scholars Academy High (314:1 vs. 182:1).
  • HCS Early College High reported a higher dual enrollment than HCS Scholars Academy High (199 vs. 91).
  • HCS Early College High reported a higher sat/act participation than HCS Scholars Academy High (94 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

HCS Early College High reported a higher chronically absent students than HCS Scholars Academy High (39 vs. 2).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

HCS Early College High reported a higher dual enrollment than HCS Scholars Academy High (199 vs. 91).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

HCS Early College High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than HCS Scholars Academy High (22 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

HCS Early College High reported a higher students per counselor than HCS Scholars Academy High (314:1 vs. 182:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

1 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at HCS Early College High

1 metric was reported by HCS Early College High. Comparable data for HCS Scholars Academy High is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
90

Reported Only at HCS Scholars Academy High

2 metrics were reported by HCS Scholars Academy High. Comparable data for HCS Early College High is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
89

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
HCS Early College High
$13,222.23
HCS Scholars Academy High
$13,222.23
Local revenue share
HCS Early College High
48.5%
HCS Scholars Academy High
48.5%
State revenue share
HCS Early College High
36.7%
HCS Scholars Academy High
36.7%
Federal revenue share
HCS Early College High
14.8%
HCS Scholars Academy High
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HCS Early College High
23.6%
HCS Scholars Academy High
23.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Horry County
$64,623
Horry County
$64,623
Poverty rate
Horry County
12.8%
Horry County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Horry County
26.6%
Horry County
26.6%
Unemployment rate
Horry County
4.7%
Horry County
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.