Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter vs Socastee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 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 Middle
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Socastee Middle Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #109 of 688 | #19 of 248 |
| National rank | #8933 of 50,301 | #2360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 320 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Socastee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 73.5).
- •Socastee Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Socastee Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Socastee Middle is the larger school with 527 students compared with 320.
- •Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is a charter school while Socastee Middle 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Socastee Middle ranks higher (75.0 vs 73.5 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 Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter and Socastee Middle?
About 4.2 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 Middle: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter and Socastee Middle rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter is 109th of 688 and Socastee Middle is 19th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).