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
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Palmetto Scholars Academy
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Metro Area Ranking
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).
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#3
Statewide High School Ranking: Palmetto Scholars Academy is ranked
#3 out of 185 of the
best high schools
in South Carolina (
98th percentile).
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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.
> 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
> 95% - Palmetto Scholars Academy
87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
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
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556.7 |
7 |
674.5 |
92nd
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596.3 |
8 |
687.6 |
94th
|
621.5 |
English
Grade |
Average Score |
State Percentile |
State Average |
6 |
606 |
85th
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556.7 |
7 |
674.5 |
92nd
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596.3 |
8 |
687.6 |
94th
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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
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518.6 |
7 |
611 |
91st
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541.7 |
8 |
624.6 |
87th
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571.1 |
Math
Grade |
Average Score |
State Percentile |
State Average |
6 |
530.5 |
65th
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518.6 |
7 |
611 |
91st
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541.7 |
8 |
624.6 |
87th
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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
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1648.4 |
Science
Grade |
Average Score |
State Percentile |
State Average |
6 |
1651.9 |
64th
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1648.4 |
Average ACT Scores
Subject |
Average Score at This School
Average Score
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This School's State Percentile Rating
State Percentile
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State Average of All SC Schools
State Average
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English |
24.9 |
96th
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17.8 |
Math |
23.5 |
96th
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18.5 |
Reading |
25.7 |
96th
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19.6 |
Science |
25.1 |
96th
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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
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State Average of All SC Schools
State Average
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English 1 |
86.58 |
76.52 |
Biology 1 |
77.16 |
66.44 |
Average SAT Scores
Subject |
Average Score at This School
Average Score
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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.
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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Distance |
City |
School Type |
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Grades Served |
Hunley Park Elementary School |
4  |
0.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
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Regular
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PK-5 |
Lambs Elementary School |
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1.3 miles |
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Regular
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PK-5 |
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Regular
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6-8 |
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2.1 miles |
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Regular
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PK-5 |
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1  |
2.5 miles |
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Regular
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PK-5 |
Fort Dorchester High School |
3  |
2.6 miles |
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Regular
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9-12 |
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2.8 miles |
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Regular
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PK-8 |
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2.8 miles |
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Regular
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6-8 |
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2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
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Regular
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PK-5 |
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6  |
2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
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Regular
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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
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PK-5 |
Hanahan Elementary School |
5  |
3.7 miles |
Hanahan, SC
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Regular
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PK-5 |
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School |
1  |
4.2 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
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PK-5 |
Fort Dorchester Elementary School |
8  |
4.3 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Regular
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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
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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
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Regular
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PK-8 |
Deer Park Middle School |
2  |
4.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Regular
|
6-8 |
School Name |
Stars |
Distance |
City |
Hunley Park Elementary School |
4  |
0.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Lambs Elementary School |
4  |
1.3 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science |
1  |
1.9 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Drayton Hall Elementary School |
8  |
2.1 miles |
Charleston, SC
|
Pepperhill Elementary School |
1  |
2.5 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Fort Dorchester High School |
3  |
2.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori |
5  |
2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
River Oaks Middle School |
3  |
2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Eagle Nest Elementary School |
4  |
2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary |
6  |
2.8 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Northwoods Middle School |
1  |
3.2 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School |
1  |
3.3 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Hanahan Elementary School |
5  |
3.7 miles |
Hanahan, SC
|
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School |
1  |
4.2 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Fort Dorchester Elementary School |
8  |
4.3 miles |
Summerville, SC
|
Springfield Elementary School |
6  |
4.6 miles |
Charleston, SC
|
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School |
7  |
4.6 miles |
Ladson, SC
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Academic Magnet High School |
10  |
4.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Charleston School of the Arts |
10  |
4.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
|
Montessori Community School |
10  |
4.6 miles |
Charleston, SC
|
Deer Park Middle School |
2  |
4.6 miles |
North Charleston, SC
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