Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29203 · SC Public Charter School District
#8 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#1115 of 15,369 nationally
About Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is a charter middle located in Columbia, in the SC Public Charter School District school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 2–8. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 8th of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 216.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy ranks 3rd of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 723 m away
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 1.5 km away
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 1.8 km away
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.8 km away
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 1.8 km away
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students · 3.0 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 3.1 km away
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students · 3.2 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 3.3 km away
Watkins-Nance Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy a good school?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy has a Success Index (US) of 82.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #8 of 248 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy ranks #8 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #1115 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy had 216 students in 2025.
Is Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 2–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.