W. G. Sanders Middle vs Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
W. G. Sanders Middle has a higher overall rating of 4.9/10 compared to 3.4/10. W. G. Sanders Middle is significantly larger with 524 students, about 2.6× the size of Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy (198). In math proficiency, W. G. Sanders Middle leads at 27.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia, SC
4.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
524 students
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia, SC
3.4/10
Middle School2nd – 8thCharter
198 students
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| Metric | W. G. Sanders Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 3.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 34.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #977 of 1,190 | #1,156 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W. G. Sanders Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29204) | Columbia (29224) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,745 | — |
| Median Home Value | $185,800 | — |
| Median Rent | $993 | — |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.7% | — |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | — |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | — |