Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter vs Socastee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter
Myrtle Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
Socastee High
Myrtle Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
| Measure | Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee High Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 688 | #63 of 228 |
| National rank | #8933 of 50,301 | #2443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 320 | 1,720 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.5 vs 73.6).
- •Socastee High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Socastee High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.1).
- •Socastee High is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 320.
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is a charter school while Socastee High is a public 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 Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter better than Socastee High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter and Socastee High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter: 320. Socastee High: 1,720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter and Socastee High rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is 109th of 688 and Socastee High is 63rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).