Black Water Middle vs Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Water Middle
Conway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Black Water Middle Conway, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 248 | #166 of 228 |
| National rank | #9097 of 15,369 | #7995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 789 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24.5% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 43.3).
- •Black Water Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 40%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Black Water Middle is the larger school with 789 students compared with 195.
- •Black Water Middle is a public school while Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Black Water Middle better than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks higher (51.5 vs 43.3 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 Black Water Middle and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Water Middle: 789. Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Water Middle and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) rank in South Carolina?
Black Water Middle is 118th of 248 and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is 166th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).