Academy for Teaching and Learning vs Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Teaching and Learning
Chester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
| Measure | Academy for Teaching and Learning Chester, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #515 of 688 | #109 of 688 |
| National rank | #34612 of 50,301 | #8933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 329 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 59% |
| city | Chester | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 36.0).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning is the larger school with 329 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Teaching and Learning better than Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter ranks higher (73.5 vs 36.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Teaching and Learning and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Chester and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Teaching and Learning: 329. Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Teaching and Learning and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter rank in South Carolina?
Academy for Teaching and Learning is 515th of 688 and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is 109th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).