Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Q: Is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) a good school?

Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks 108 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is a public charter high school in Conway, South Carolina, serving 162 students in grades 9-12. While PALM is part of the highly-ranked Horry 01 school district, the school faces some unique challenges compared to nearby public high schools.

PALM has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.33%) compared to schools like Myrtle Beach High (38.52%), Socastee High (63.47%), and Carolina Forest High (63.48%). Academically, PALM's proficiency rates on end-of-course exams are lower than the district and state averages, and the school's statewide ranking has been consistently in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools. However, PALM has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, PALM's unique curriculum focus on motorsports may attract a specific student population, and the school's low student-teacher ratio and the Horry 01 district's overall high performance suggest that PALM has the potential to improve its academic outcomes with the right strategies and support. Understanding these key metrics and findings can help the school and district identify areas for improvement and better support the success of PALM's students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

826 West Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526

(843) 903-6600

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,996

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks better than 54% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is 14.6, which is the 4^th best among 12 high schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is $13,996, which is the 5^th highest among 12 high schools in the Horry 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM):

SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) 108^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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Rank History for all students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	7.46	226^th	232	2.6%
2016	8.57	220^th	231	4.8%
2017	7.11	210^th	223	5.8%
2018	19.33	165^th	216	23.6%
2019	13.40	195^th	225	13.3%
2021	9.29	212^th	227	6.6%
2022	23.00	173^rd	226	23.5%
2023	27.88	164^th	237	30.8%
2024	48.02	108^th	235	54.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	42.27	111^th	214	48.1%
2019	21.99	172^nd	217	20.7%
2021	21.03	174^th	213	18.3%
2022	20.66	178^th	220	19.1%
2023	22.12	182^nd	226	19.5%
2024	63.42	63^rd	229	72.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	15.67	178^th	213	16.4%
2019	13.32	189^th	218	13.3%
2021	8.53	202^nd	215	6.0%
2022	29.11	156^th	224	30.4%
2023	32.05	146^th	229	36.2%
2024	53.93	90^th	228	60.5%

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Rank History for White students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	2.64	184^th	185	0.5%
2019	3.45	187^th	191	2.1%
2021	0.60	189^th	189	0.0%
2022	9.12	185^th	192	3.6%
2023	13.06	179^th	197	9.1%
2024	27.56	147^th	196	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	42	13	0	3	0	1	0	59
2014	73	6	0	3	0	1	0	83
2015	71	3	0	3	1	1	1	80
2016	88	9	0	8	1	0	4	110
2017	98	8	0	7	0	0	4	117
2018	97	8	0	7	1	0	2	115
2019	120	7	1	12	1	0	4	145
2020	149	6	0	14	0	1	6	176
2021	146	8	0	22	0	1	5	182
2022	161	9	0	22	0	0	3	195
2023	135	6	0	16	0	0	5	162
2024	159	5	1	16	0	0	9	190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	59	5.5	10.7	42.4
2014	83	8.0	10.3	27.7
2015	80	7.0	11.4	60
2016	110	8.0	13.7	30
2017	117	8.0	14.6	58.1
2018	115	9.0	12.7	65.2
2019	145	10.0	14.5	49.7
2020	176	10.0	17.6	50
2021	182	9.0	20.2	54.4
2022	195	16.0	12.1	46.7
2023	162	15.0	10.8	40.7
2024	190	13.0	14.6	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	59	5.5	10.7	42.4
2014	83	8.0	10.3	27.7
2015	80	7.0	11.4	60
2016	110	8.0	13.7	30
2017	117	8.0	14.6	58.1
2018	115	9.0	12.7	65.2
2019	145	10.0	14.5	49.7
2020	176	10.0	17.6	50
2021	182	9.0	20.2	54.4
2022	195	16.0	12.1	46.7
2023	162	15.0	10.8	40.7
2024	190	13.0	14.6	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,258 (9.4%)	$506 (3.8%)	$1,764 (13.2%)	$8,737 (65.2%)	$2,898 (21.6%)	$11,635 (86.8%)	$13,399
2020	$442 (3.7%)	$08 (0.1%)	$450 (3.8%)	$8,628 (72.0%)	$2,899 (24.2%)	$11,527 (96.2%)	$11,977
2021	$631 (5.4%)	$184 (1.6%)	$815 (7.0%)	$7,995 (68.2%)	$2,916 (24.9%)	$10,910 (93.0%)	$11,726
2022	$1,026 (8.7%)	$281 (2.4%)	$1,307 (11.1%)	$8,296 (70.3%)	$2,195 (18.6%)	$10,492 (88.9%)	$11,799
2023	$3,200 (22.9%)	$163 (1.2%)	$3,363 (24.0%)	$7,059 (50.4%)	$3,574 (25.5%)	$10,633 (76.0%)	$13,996

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 164^th of 237 High schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM))	23.6	64.3	40.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Horry 01)	81.8	81.4	0.4%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM))	31.8	56.2	24.4%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Horry 01)	79.6	69.3	10.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM))	71.9	68.3	3.6%
End of Course English 1 (Horry 01)	83.3	87.1	3.8%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	145	162	11.7%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	135	12.5%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	40.7%	8.9%

Schools Near Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 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
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	190	13	14.6	40.5%	159 (83.7%)	5 (2.6%)	16 (8.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	48	108^th of 235 public high schools	54.0%		27.9	164^th of 237 public high schools	30.8%	56	79.5	62.8	62.5	76.1	$13,996	$3,200	$163	$3,363	$7,059	$3,574	$10,633
HCS Scholars Academy High	Public	9-12	642 Century Circle	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 349-4117	184	12	15.3	1.6%	143 (77.7%)	6 (3.3%)	7 (3.8%)	17 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	97.7	2^nd of 235 public high schools	99.1%		98.1	2^nd of 237 public high schools	99.2%			100.0	100.0	100.0
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	342	21	16.2	57.6%	151 (44.2%)	94 (27.5%)	72 (21.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	92.7	7^th of 235 public high schools	97.0%		91.2	10^th of 237 public high schools	95.8%	3	100.0	98.6	84.7	100.0	$14,653	$820	$1,374	$2,194	$10,878	$1,581	$12,459
Carolina Forest High	Public	9-12	700 Gardner Lacy Road	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 236-7997	3,181	164	19.4	44.7%	1,932 (60.7%)	423 (13.3%)	562 (17.7%)	69 (2.2%)	14 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	175 (5.5%)	75.4	36^th of 235 public high schools	84.7%		78.6	29^th of 237 public high schools	87.8%	7	85.0	73.2	74.0	91.0	$11,330	$660	$1,072	$1,733	$8,283	$1,314	$9,598
Conway High	Public	9-12	2301 Church Street	Conway	29526	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-0662	1,711	95	18.0	65.1%	874 (51.1%)	484 (28.3%)	246 (14.4%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	92 (5.4%)	52.2	92^nd of 235 public high schools	60.9%		53.3	93^rd of 237 public high schools	60.8%	1	78.9	60.3	67.8	80.7	$12,814	$864	$1,109	$1,973	$9,318	$1,523	$10,841
Atlantic Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	557 George Bishop Parkway	Myrtle Beach	29579	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 286-5990	281	11	25.5	7.5%	202 (71.9%)	32 (11.4%)	26 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.4%)								(n/a)	62.3	74.5	65.7	100.0
Socastee High	Public	9-12	4900 Socastee Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 293-2513	1,712	97	17.6	45.3%	1,072 (62.6%)	131 (7.7%)	352 (20.6%)	37 (2.2%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	107 (6.3%)	63.8	65^th of 235 public high schools	72.3%		65.7	59^th of 237 public high schools	75.1%	6	76.8	75.3	65.8	85.6	$12,563	$757	$986	$1,744	$9,450	$1,369	$10,819
Coastal High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3710 Palmetto Pointe Boulevard	Myrtle Beach	29588	Horry County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 788-9898	215	19	11.3	52.1%	140 (65.1%)	27 (12.6%)	29 (13.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	47.8	111^th of 235 public high schools	52.8%		56	86^th of 237 public high schools	63.7%	25	50.0	58.8	73.2	83.9
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	40	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

What district is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) in?

Horry 01

Is Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) a good school?

Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks 108^th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM).

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?

Students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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