Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29577


Summary:

The 29577 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Horry 01 school district. While the district is highly ranked in the state, the data reveals a mix of performance across the schools in this area.

The standout school is Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter, a charter school that consistently ranks in the top 20% of elementary schools in the state. Palmetto Academy boasts impressive test scores, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55-90% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the area lag behind, with proficiency rates ranging from 53.8% to 62% in 3rd grade English Language Arts. The charter school also has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 5.7%, compared to 73.8% to 100% at the other schools.

The data also highlights the resource challenges faced by the traditional public schools in the 29577 area. While Myrtle Beach High spends $12,669 per student, the charter school Palmetto Academy spends significantly less at $7,359 per student. Additionally, the traditional public schools serve a higher-need student population, as evidenced by their very high free/reduced lunch rates. Despite these resource constraints, the schools maintain relatively diverse student populations, with 20-40% African American and Hispanic students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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