Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Palmetto 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Palmetto School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Palmetto School's student population of 25 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Palmetto School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Palmetto School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
76%
31%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Palmetto School's ranking?
The Palmetto School is ranked #1068 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend The Palmetto School?
25 students attend The Palmetto School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of The Palmetto School students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Palmetto School?
The Palmetto School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Palmetto School offer ?
The Palmetto School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Palmetto School part of?
The Palmetto School is part of York 03 School District.
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