Very Good
#191 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 16% in state
Palmetto Scholars Academy
High School · Sc Public Charter School District · North Charleston, SC
A charter high school in North Charleston, SC where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7499 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmetto Scholars Academy score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmetto Scholars Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), 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
$62,421
Median home value
$234,500
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rb Stall HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,025 | Compare → |
| Cathedral AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Fort Dorchester HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,301 | Compare → |
| Learn4life High School-charlestonCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 134 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #13 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Palmetto Scholars Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmetto Scholars Academy
Palmetto Scholars Academy is a public high school in North Charleston, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Scholars Academy
What grades does Palmetto Scholars Academy serve?
Palmetto Scholars Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmetto Scholars Academy?
Palmetto Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Scholars Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmetto Scholars Academy rank in SC?
Palmetto Scholars Academy ranks #191 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Palmetto Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmetto Scholars Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Palmetto Scholars Academy a charter school?
Yes, Palmetto Scholars Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palmetto Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Palmetto Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmetto Scholars Academy?
26.6% of students at Palmetto Scholars Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (843) 300-4118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 29418)
- 25,589
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 29418; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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