Palmetto Middle School vs. Johnakin Middle School
Should you attend Palmetto Middle School or Johnakin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Palmetto Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Johnakin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Palmetto Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Johnakin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
296 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1150 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
87
146
Grade 7 Students
98
158
Grade 8 Students
111
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
69%
83%
% White
20%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
