How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alcorn Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 381 | 216 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 36.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alcorn Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,992 | $23,863 |
| District | Richland 01 | South Carolina Public Charter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alcorn Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.9% | 49.1% |
| African American | 77.4% | 41.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alcorn Middle | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 197:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.8% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 104 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.