How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HCS Scholars Academy High | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Conway, SC | Conway, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 209 | 195 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 37.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | HCS Scholars Academy High | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,222 | $13,222 |
| District | Horry County Schools | Horry County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HCS Scholars Academy High | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 85.6% |
| African American | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HCS Scholars Academy High | Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 182:1 | 197:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.5% | 29.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 93 |
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.