HCS Early College High vs Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HCS Early College High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | HCS Early College High Conway, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 228 | #166 of 228 |
| National rank | #645 of 16,910 | #7995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 360 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 24.5% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HCS Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 51.5).
- •HCS Early College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24.5%).
- •HCS Early College High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •HCS Early College High is the larger school with 360 students compared with 195.
- •HCS Early College 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 HCS Early College High better than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
On the Success Index (US), HCS Early College High ranks higher (84.9 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 HCS Early College High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HCS Early College High: 360. Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HCS Early College High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) rank in South Carolina?
HCS Early College High is 7th 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).