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Atlantic Collegiate Academy

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Atlantic Collegiate Academy ranks 36 th of 248 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 248 South Carolina High Schools

Better than 85% of South Carolina high schools

Summary

Atlantic Collegiate Academy is a public charter high school in Conway, SC, serving 502 students in grades 9-12 under the Limestone Charters Association. This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 15% of high schools statewide, while also posting a remarkable 98.2% graduation rate and a dropout rate of just 0.4%—both far better than state averages.

What makes this school particularly interesting is how efficiently it achieves these results. Atlantic Collegiate Academy spends about $9,591 per student, which is substantially less than nearby traditional schools like Conway High ($13,969) and Myrtle Beach High ($13,613), yet it outperforms them on key measures. For example, English 2 proficiency is nearly perfect at 98.7%, compared to 83.4% at Conway High and 73.5% at Myrtle Beach High. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.2%) than all nearby traditional high schools, including North Myrtle Beach High (23.9%) and Carolina Forest High (30.3%). One trade-off is a high student-teacher ratio of 31.3, nearly double that of most area schools, though academic outcomes remain strong despite larger class sizes.

A standout finding is the school's exceptional support for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide for this group—a sign of effective targeted support. While elite magnet programs like HCS Scholars Academy High and HCS Early College High post slightly higher scores, Atlantic Collegiate Academy serves a broader student population, making its performance especially impressive. For families seeking a cost-efficient, high-performing charter option in the Conway area, this school delivers strong academics, excellent graduation rates, and a culture of engagement—all while operating with fewer resources than its peers.

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

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2024 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (81% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of South Carolina high schools

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

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 31 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg70%

South Carolina avg69%

36^th of 248

South Carolina public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 6 pts since 2024

From top 21% (2024) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8High Schools in the Limestone Charters Association

25^th of 75Limestone Charters Association among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	36 of 248	85.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.2	21 of 240	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	71.3	50 of 243	79.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	32 of 229	86.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	29 of 229	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	47 of 231	79.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	73.8	12 of 155	92.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	24 of 241	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.1	7 of 230	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	60.0	69 of 235	70.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	33 of 233	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	87.1	18 of 228	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	70.7	48 of 234	79.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	60 of 203	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	46 of 200	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	56.8	74 of 202	63.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2026)92nd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)86th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)70th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English 299%+15 vs state

Biology 1/Applied Biology 275%+14 vs state

U.S. History and the Constitution70%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (2026)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2026)	EOCEP English 2 (2026)	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 (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 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	7.5%	370 (73.7%)	42 (8.4%)	49 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.2%)	83.4	36^th of 248 public high schools	85.5%		83.2	21^st of 240 public high schools	91.3%	15		74.6	69.7	98.7	$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	44.7%	1,788 (56.3%)	437 (13.8%)	639 (20.1%)	72 (2.3%)	13 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	224 (7.1%)	78.2	46^th of 248 public high schools	81.5%		72.9	44^th of 240 public high schools	81.7%	2	80.9	70.3	73.4	90.4	$12,194	$659	$390	$1,049	$9,682	$1,464	$11,146
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	9654 N. Kings Hwy 1st Floor	Myrtle Beach	29572	Horry County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 867-3575	277	8	34.6	10.7%	163 (58.8%)	65 (23.5%)	33 (11.9%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	20.6	211^th of 248 public high schools	14.9%		14.3	215^th of 240 public high schools	10.4%	4	61.5	37.5	20.7	77.6	$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	1.6%	158 (75.6%)	9 (4.3%)	8 (3.8%)	21 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	98.1	1^st of 248 public high schools	99.6%		97.7	1^st of 240 public high schools	99.6%			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	57.6%	151 (41.9%)	101 (28.1%)	81 (22.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	96.8	5^th of 248 public high schools	98.0%		93.2	6^th of 240 public high schools	97.5%	1		96.1	90.7	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	58.6%	539 (35.7%)	331 (21.9%)	481 (31.9%)	32 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	118 (7.8%)	41.7	152^nd of 248 public high schools	38.7%		40.9	139^th of 240 public high schools	42.1%	13		59.2	60.5	73.5	$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	40.5%	167 (85.6%)	5 (2.6%)	14 (7.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	35.7	160^th of 248 public high schools	35.5%		62.2	72^nd of 240 public high schools	70.0%	88		44.2	56.4	80.0	$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	65.1%	847 (49.1%)	489 (28.4%)	270 (15.7%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	102 (5.9%)	56.4	111^th of 248 public high schools	55.2%		58.4	83^rd of 240 public high schools	65.4%	28		56.9	68.5	83.4	$13,969	$746	$440	$1,185	$10,926	$1,857	$12,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic Collegiate Academy

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?

Atlantic Collegiate Academy ranks 36^th of 248 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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