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Palmetto Scholars Academy

North Charleston, SC


Palmetto Scholars Academy
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC  29418
Phone: 843-300-4118
Charleston County



CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 9 out of 10 stars
9

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 491
Type: Charter School  
Palmetto Scholars Academy

Palmetto Scholars Academy


Metro Area Ranking

#12
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #12 of 48 of the best middle schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (75th percentile). Cick the link to see all 48 middle schools.


#2
Metro Area High School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #2 out of 20 of the best high schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (90th percentile). Cick the link to see all 20 high schools.


State Ranking

#42
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #42 out of 309 of the best middle schools in South Carolina (86th percentile). Click the link to see all 309 middle schools.


#3
Statewide High School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #3 out of 185 of the best high schools in South Carolina (98th percentile). Click the link to see all 185 high schools.


Overall, Palmetto Scholars Academy is a 9-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Charleston County, SC and is an independent charter school.
Graduation Rate
 > 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 > 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools




South Carolina Standardized Tests

SC Ready Test Results

English

Grade Average Score at
This School
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Average of
All SC Schools
6 606 85th 556.7
7 674.5 92nd 596.3
8 687.6 94th 621.5

English

Grade Average Score State Percentile State Average
6 606 85th 556.7
7 674.5 92nd 596.3
8 687.6 94th 621.5

Math

Grade Average Score at
This School
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Average of
All SC Schools
6 530.5 65th 518.6
7 611 91st 541.7
8 624.6 87th 571.1

Math

Grade Average Score State Percentile State Average
6 530.5 65th 518.6
7 611 91st 541.7
8 624.6 87th 571.1


SC PASS Test Results (SC Palmetto Assessment of State Standards)

Science

Grade Average Score at
This School
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Average of
All SC Schools
6 1651.9 64th 1648.4

Science

Grade Average Score State Percentile State Average
6 1651.9 64th 1648.4


Average ACT Scores

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 24.9 96th 17.8
Math 23.5 96th 18.5
Reading 25.7 96th 19.6
Science 25.1 96th 19.1

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2023 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Palmetto Scholars Academy stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.


End-of-Course Tests

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 86.58 76.52
Biology 1 77.16 66.44


Average SAT Scores

Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 593
Math 569
Composite Score 1162
SAT Participation Rate 81 %

Palmetto Scholars Academy had an average SAT score of 1162 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #4 out of 213 SC high schools (98th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Palmetto Scholars Academy was 81% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.


Students

Student Progress Rating

Middle School Progress Rating: BELOW AVERAGE


Poverty Rate at this School

 26% - This School
 66% - State Median (all schools)
 26% - This School
 66% - State Median (all schools)

SCPass data is based on the 2021-2022 school year from the South Carolina Department of Education. If you're looking for the school report card for Palmetto Scholars Academy, then we can help. We've distilled much of Palmetto Scholars Academy's school report card data for you to see on one page.


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

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Grades
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Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science 1 1.9 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-8
Drayton Hall Elementary School 8 2.1 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Pepperhill Elementary School 1 2.5 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Fort Dorchester High School 3 2.6 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 9-12
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 5 2.8 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-8
River Oaks Middle School 3 2.8 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-8
Eagle Nest Elementary School 4 2.8 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary 6 2.8 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Northwoods Middle School 1 3.2 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-8
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School 1 3.3 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Hanahan Elementary School 5 3.7 miles Hanahan, SC Regular PK-5
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School 1 4.2 miles North Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Fort Dorchester Elementary School 8 4.3 miles Summerville, SC Regular PK-5
Springfield Elementary School 6 4.6 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-5
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School 7 4.6 miles Ladson, SC Regular PK-5
Academic Magnet High School 10 4.6 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 9-12
Charleston School of the Arts 10 4.6 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-12
Montessori Community School 10 4.6 miles Charleston, SC Regular PK-8
Deer Park Middle School 2 4.6 miles North Charleston, SC Regular 6-8