Forestbrook Middle vs Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestbrook Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
| Measure | Forestbrook Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 248 | #109 of 688 |
| National rank | #4638 of 15,369 | #8933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 816 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | 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 63.8).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Forestbrook Middle is the larger school with 816 students compared with 320.
- •Forestbrook Middle is a public school while Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter 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 Forestbrook Middle 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 63.8 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 Forestbrook Middle and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestbrook Middle: 816. Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestbrook Middle and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter rank in South Carolina?
Forestbrook Middle is 46th of 248 and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is 109th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).