Excellent
#123 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 10% in state
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)
High School · Horry 01 · Conway, SC
A Horry 01 charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
826 West Cox Ferry Road, Conway, SC 29526
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,490
Median home value
$232,100
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hcs Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Hcs Scholars Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Carolina Forest HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 3,181 | Compare → |
| Conway HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,711 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #4 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) is a public high school in Conway, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)
What grades does Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) serve?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) rank in SC?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) ranks #123 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) a charter school?
Yes, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) a Title I school?
No, Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm)?
40.5% of students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (palm) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (843) 903-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29526)
- 51,176
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29526; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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