Middle Schools in School Public Charter School District

The School Public Charter School District in South Carolina is home to 3 middle schools, serving grades 6-8. While the district has some high-performing schools, there are also significant disparities in academic achievement and student demographics across the schools.

The standout schools in the district are Tall Pines STEM Academy and Youth Leadership Academy, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state and have received strong performance ratings. These schools boast high test scores, low free and reduced lunch rates, and favorable student-teacher ratios. In contrast, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy has struggled, ranking near the bottom of the state's middle schools and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The racial makeup of the schools is also noteworthy, with Tall Pines STEM Academy and Youth Leadership Academy having predominantly white student populations, while Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is more diverse. Additionally, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by its higher free and reduced lunch rate. These factors may contribute to the significant performance gap between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.