Saluda Trail Middle vs The Palmetto School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saluda Trail Middle
Rock Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
The Palmetto School
Rock Hill · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
63 students
| Measure | Saluda Trail Middle Rock Hill, South Carolina | The Palmetto School Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 248 | #684 of 688 |
| National rank | #10996 of 15,369 | #48396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 751 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saluda Trail Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 13.3).
- •Saluda Trail Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Saluda Trail Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 10%).
- •The Palmetto School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.9).
- •Saluda Trail Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 63.
- •Saluda Trail Middle is a public school while The Palmetto School 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 Saluda Trail Middle better than The Palmetto School?
On the Success Index (US), Saluda Trail Middle ranks higher (34.4 vs 13.3 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 Saluda Trail Middle and The Palmetto School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saluda Trail Middle: 751. The Palmetto School: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saluda Trail Middle and The Palmetto School rank in South Carolina?
Saluda Trail Middle is 167th of 248 and The Palmetto School is 684th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).