Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)

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:
108th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,996 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
9.9%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Compare Details Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks better than 54% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked high schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (9.9%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is 10.8, which is the 4th best among 12 high schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) employs 15 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is $13,996, which is the 5th 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) 108th 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:


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Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.46 226th 232 2.6%
2016 8.57 220th 231 4.8%
2017 7.11 210th 223 5.8%
2018 19.33 165th 216 23.6%
2019 13.40 195th 225 13.3%
2021 9.29 212th 227 6.6%
2022 23.00 173rd 226 23.5%
2023 27.88 164th 237 30.8%
2024 48.02 108th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.27 111th 214 48.1%
2019 21.99 172nd 217 20.7%
2021 21.03 174th 213 18.3%
2022 20.66 178th 220 19.1%
2023 22.12 182nd 226 19.5%
2024 63.42 63rd 229 72.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.67 178th 213 16.4%
2019 13.32 189th 218 13.3%
2021 8.53 202nd 215 6.0%
2022 29.11 156th 224 30.4%
2023 32.05 146th 229 36.2%
2024 53.93 90th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.64 184th 185 0.5%
2019 3.45 187th 191 2.1%
2021 0.60 189th 189 0.0%
2022 9.12 185th 192 3.6%
2023 13.06 179th 197 9.1%
2024 27.56 147th 196 25.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2013 42 13 0 3 0 1 0 0 59
2014 73 6 0 3 0 1 0 0 83
2015 71 3 0 3 1 1 1 0 80
2016 88 9 0 8 1 0 4 0 110
2017 98 8 0 7 0 0 4 0 117
2018 97 8 0 7 1 0 2 0 115
2019 120 7 1 12 1 0 4 0 145
2020 149 6 0 14 0 1 6 0 176
2021 146 8 0 22 0 1 5 0 182
2022 161 9 0 22 0 0 3 0 195
2023 135 6 0 16 0 0 5 0 162

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

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

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 195th of 225 High schoolsRanks 164th 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))23.664.3
 40.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Horry 01)81.881.4
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM))31.856.2
 24.4%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Horry 01)79.669.3
 10.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM))71.968.3
 3.6%
   End of Course English 1 (Horry 01)83.387.1
 3.8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students145162
 11.7%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White120135
 12.5%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%40.7%
 8.9%


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM).

Students at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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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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