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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: 8 out of 10 stars
8  

Grades Served: 6-12
Enrollment: 507
Type: Charter School
Palmetto Scholars Academy

Palmetto Scholars Academy



Metro Area Ranking

#14
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #14 of 49 of the best middle schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (71st percentile). Cick the link to see all 49 middle schools.

State Ranking

#72
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked #72 out of 335 of the best middle schools in South Carolina (79th percentile). Click the link to see all 335 middle schools.

Overall, Palmetto Scholars Academy is a 8-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.







Students

Student Progress Rating

Middle School Progress Rating: UNSATISFACTORY


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
6 606.8 84th 568.8
7 625.1 89th 585.7
8 650.6 88th 608.3

English

Grade Average Score State Percentile State Average
6 606.8 84th 568.8
7 625.1 89th 585.7
8 650.6 88th 608.3

Math

Grade Average Score at
This School
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Average of
All SC Schools
6 543.4 71st 528.7
7 569.7 74th 547.4
8 579.1 59th 578.5

Math

Grade Average Score State Percentile State Average
6 543.4 71st 528.7
7 569.7 74th 547.4
8 579.1 59th 578.5

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 16.8
Math 23.5 96th 17.8
Reading 25.7 96th 19.2
Science 25.1 96th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2026 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 89.60 77.86
Algebra 1 73.85 71.22
Biology 1 71.14 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 576
Math 538
Composite Score 1114
SAT Participation Rate 88 %

Palmetto Scholars Academy had an average SAT score of 1114 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #12 out of 231 SC high schools (95th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Palmetto Scholars Academy was 88% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 > 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 > 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools


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.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Hunley Park Elementary School
0.6 miles North Charleston P4-5
Lambs Elementary School
1.3 miles North Charleston P3-5
R. B. Stall High School
1.5 miles North Charleston 9-12
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
1.9 miles North Charleston 6-8
Drayton Hall Elementary School
2.1 miles Charleston P4-5
Pepperhill Elementary School
2.5 miles North Charleston P4-5
Fort Dorchester High School
2.6 miles North Charleston 9-12
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
2.8 miles North Charleston P3-8
River Oaks Middle School
2.8 miles North Charleston 6-8
Eagle Nest Elementary School
2.8 miles North Charleston P3-5
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
2.8 miles North Charleston P3-5
Northwoods Middle School
3.2 miles North Charleston 6-8
Pinehurst Elementary School
3.2 miles North Charleston 1-5
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School
3.3 miles North Charleston P3-5
Compass Collegiate Academy
3.5 miles North Charleston K-5
Hanahan Elementary School
3.7 miles Hanahan P3-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Hunley Park Elementary School
0.6 miles P4-5
Lambs Elementary School
1.3 miles P3-5
R. B. Stall High School
1.5 miles 9-12
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
1.9 miles 6-8
Drayton Hall Elementary School
2.1 miles P4-5
Pepperhill Elementary School
2.5 miles P4-5
Fort Dorchester High School
2.6 miles 9-12
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
2.8 miles P3-8
River Oaks Middle School
2.8 miles 6-8
Eagle Nest Elementary School
2.8 miles P3-5
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
2.8 miles P3-5
Northwoods Middle School
3.2 miles 6-8
Pinehurst Elementary School
3.2 miles 1-5
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School
3.3 miles P3-5
Compass Collegiate Academy
3.5 miles K-5
Hanahan Elementary School
3.7 miles P3-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
7.0 miles Charleston P4-8
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
10.0 miles Charleston 6-12
Allegro Charter School of Music
10.1 miles North Charleston 6-12
Carolina Voyager Charter School
10.3 miles Charleston K-8
Charleston Development Academy
10.5 miles Charleston P4-8
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
13.1 miles Mt. Pleasant P3-8
James Island Charter High School
14.3 miles Charleston 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
7.0 miles P4-8
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
10.0 miles 6-12
Allegro Charter School of Music
10.1 miles 6-12
Carolina Voyager Charter School
10.3 miles K-8
Charleston Development Academy
10.5 miles P4-8
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
13.1 miles P3-8
James Island Charter High School
14.3 miles 9-12