Calhoun Falls Charter School vs Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 330 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Falls Charter School
Calhoun Falls · Charter high · Grades 6–12
159 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Calhoun Falls Charter School Calhoun Falls, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 228 | #166 of 228 |
| National rank | #11021 of 16,910 | #7995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 159 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Calhoun Falls | 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 39.7).
- •Calhoun Falls Charter School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Calhoun Falls Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.0).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is the larger school with 195 students compared with 159.
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 Calhoun Falls Charter School better than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks higher (51.5 vs 39.7 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 Calhoun Falls Charter School and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Calhoun Falls and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Falls Charter School: 159. Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Falls Charter School and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) rank in South Carolina?
Calhoun Falls Charter School is 189th of 228 and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) is 166th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).