HCS Scholars Academy High vs Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HCS Scholars Academy High
Conway · Public high · Grades 9–12
209 students
Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)
Conway · Charter high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | HCS Scholars Academy High Conway, South Carolina | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) Conway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 228 | #166 of 228 |
| National rank | #11716 of 16,910 | #7995 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 209 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 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 37.0).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •HCS Scholars Academy High is the larger school with 209 students compared with 195.
- •HCS Scholars Academy 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 Scholars Academy High better than Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) ranks higher (51.5 vs 37.0 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 Scholars Academy High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM)?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HCS Scholars Academy High: 209. Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM): 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HCS Scholars Academy High and Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) rank in South Carolina?
HCS Scholars Academy High is 196th 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).