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Atlantic Collegiate Academy

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Better than 91% of South Carolina high schools

Summary

Atlantic Collegiate Academy is a public charter high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 281 students in grades 9-12. This standout school consistently outperforms its district, the Limestone Charters Association, and the state of South Carolina in academic metrics, boasting an impressive 96.6% four-year graduation rate.

Atlantic Collegiate Academy's academic excellence is evident across the board. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school achieved an 85.29% proficiency rate in Algebra 1/Mathematics, far surpassing the district's 53.95% and the state's 73.95%. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 29th out of 225 high schools in the state for female students and 18th out of 224 for male students in the same year. Even with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the school ranked 7th out of 226 high schools in the state for low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Coastal High School, which is in the same district, Atlantic Collegiate Academy's academic achievements are even more remarkable. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusivity in its educational approach make it a standout institution that could serve as a model for other charter schools in the state.

502

Students ?

31.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,591

Per pupil spending ?

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5086 Bear Bluff Road
Conway, SC 29526

(843) 286-5990

District: Limestone Charters Association

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

8.4%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (86% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of South Carolina high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the South Carolina average (87%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 31 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg67%

South Carolina avg71%

21^st of 235

South Carolina public high schools ?

Top 9%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Limestone Charters Association

22^nd of 75Limestone Charters Association among South Carolina districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)87th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English 299%+12 vs state

Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 285%+11 vs state

English 183%+21 vs state

U.S. History and the Constitution62%~ state avg

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Schools Near Atlantic Collegiate Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2025)	EOCEP English 1 (2025)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2025)	EOCEP English 2 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Atlantic Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5086 Bear Bluff Road	Conway	29526	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 286-5990	502	16	31.3		370 (73.7%)	42 (8.4%)	49 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.2%)	83.2	21^st of 235 public high schools	91.1%					(n/a)	85.3	82.8	61.7	98.9	$9,591	$204	$559	$763	$3,695	$5,133	$8,828
Academy For Arts/Science/Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	895 International Drive	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 903-8460	0	43	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carolina Forest High	Public	9-12	700 Gardner Lacy Road	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-7997	3,176	165	19.3		1,788 (56.3%)	437 (13.8%)	639 (20.1%)	72 (2.3%)	13 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	224 (7.1%)	72.9	43^rd of 235 public high schools	81.7%		75.4	36^th of 235 public high schools	84.7%	7	86.2	69.3	78.0	89.9	$12,194	$659	$390	$1,049	$9,682	$1,464	$11,146
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	9654 N. Kings Hwy Unit 2 First	Myrtle Beach	29572	Horry County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(872) 529-2024	277	8	34.6		163 (58.8%)	65 (23.5%)	33 (11.9%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	14.3	212^th of 235 public high schools	9.8%					(n/a)	67.8	31.4	37.5		$15,649	$73	$4,575	$4,647	$179	$10,823	$11,002
HCS Scholars Academy High	Public	9-12	642 Century Circle	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 349-4117	209	13	16.7		158 (75.6%)	9 (4.3%)	8 (3.8%)	21 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	97.7	1^st of 235 public high schools	99.6%		97.7	2^nd of 235 public high schools	99.1%	1		100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,110	$154	$122	$276	$12,432	$1,402	$13,834
HCS Early College High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2050 Highway 501 East HGTC	Conway	29528	Horry County	Horry 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 349-3131	360	23	15.6		151 (41.9%)	101 (28.1%)	81 (22.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	93.2	6^th of 235 public high schools	97.4%		92.7	7^th of 235 public high schools	97.0%	1	98.8	97.3	91.0	100.0	$14,777	$1,137	$665	$1,802	$11,289	$1,686	$12,975
Myrtle Beach High	Public	9-12	3302 Robert Grissom Parkway	Myrtle Beach	29577	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 839-7148	1,510	84	18.0		539 (35.7%)	331 (21.9%)	481 (31.9%)	32 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	118 (7.8%)	40.9	138^th of 235 public high schools	41.3%		54.6	88^th of 235 public high schools	62.6%	50	84.8	52.4	55.7	80.3	$13,613	$778	$398	$1,176	$10,701	$1,736	$12,437
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)	Public, Charter	9-12	826 West Cox Ferry Road	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 903-6600	195	13	15.0		167 (85.6%)	5 (2.6%)	14 (7.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	62.2	71^st of 235 public high schools	69.8%		48	108^th of 235 public high schools	54.0%	37	91.7	45.7	70.2	93.0	$17,355	$1,001	$161	$1,162	$10,296	$5,897	$16,193
Academy for Technology and Academics	Public	9-12	5639 Highway 701 North	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-6600	0	40	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Conway High	Public	9-12	2301 Church Street	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-0662	1,724	97	17.7		847 (49.1%)	489 (28.4%)	270 (15.7%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	102 (5.9%)	58.4	82^nd of 235 public high schools	65.1%		52.2	92^nd of 235 public high schools	60.9%	10	85.9	58.2	60.7	89.7	$13,969	$746	$440	$1,185	$10,926	$1,857	$12,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic Collegiate Academy

What is the racial makeup of Atlantic Collegiate Academy?

Students at Atlantic Collegiate Academy are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Atlantic Collegiate Academy in?

Limestone Charters Association

How many students attend Atlantic Collegiate Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Atlantic Collegiate Academy.

Is Atlantic Collegiate Academy a good school?

Yes. Atlantic Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 8.9% of South Carolina high schools.

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