Carolina Forest High vs Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,176 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Carolina Forest High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 228 | #166 of 228 |
| National rank | #1977 of 16,910 | #7995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,176 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 24.5% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 51.5).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 24.5%).
- •Carolina Forest High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74.5%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.4).
- •Carolina Forest High is the larger school with 3,176 students compared with 195.
- •Carolina Forest High 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 Carolina Forest High better than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Forest High ranks higher (75.8 vs 51.5 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 Carolina Forest High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Forest High: 3,176. Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Forest High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Forest High is 51st 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).